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Chinese Scallops with Cumin and Chili

Scallops in Cumin and Chili

Glenn Emerson
This is a variation of Jing's Cumin Squid Tentacles. Scallops make a great substitute, but since they have a more delicate flavor, some adjustment of the ingredients is recommended.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese Home Cooking
Servings 2 servings
Calories 177 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • If using frozen scallops, thaw the scallops completely before cooking.
    Frozen, raw bay scallops
  • Place the scallops in a sieve over the sink. Rinse thoroughly.
    12 oz bay scallops
    Raw Bay Scallops
  • Chop the garlic, coriander, and xiao mi la peppers
    6 xiao mi la (millet) chili peppers, 4 cloves garlic, 2 sprigs coriander (cilantro)
    Ingredients for cumin squid
  • Heat the oil in your wok. Then add the dried chili and minced garlic, and stir-fry until they are fragrant. 
    6 xiao mi la (millet) chili peppers, 2 teaspoons Caiziyou roasted rapeseed oil, 4 cloves garlic
  • Add the scallops, then add the light soy sauce and oyster sauce, and stir-fry quickly to combine.
    12 oz bay scallops, 3/4 teaspoon cumin, ground, 1 teaspoon Laoganma chili oil with black bean paste, 1 teaspoon oyster sauce, 1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce 
    Add the scallops to the garlic and hot chili
  • Next, add the Laoganma chili oil and the cumin, and stir-fry evenly for 2 minutes. 
    Add the Laoganma Chili Oil and Cumin
  • Add the chopped coriander and stir-fry for 30 seconds to complete.
    2 sprigs coriander (cilantro)
    Stir fry the scallops with the coriander for 30 seconds
  • Serve over white rice.
    Chinese Scallops with Cumin and Chili

Notes

  • You can add more chili peppers for a hotter dish, but the flavor can overpower the flavor of the scallops.
  • Seafood cooks very quickly. Do not overcook.
  • Have all your ingredients prepared before starting to cook. The ingredients cook quickly and burn easily. Have all ingredients ready at hand.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 901mgPotassium: 431mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 562IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cilantro, cumin, frying, pan-fry, garlic, laoganma chili oil with black bean, oil, peanut, scallops, Seafood Recipes, soy sauce, light, xiao mi la chili peppers
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