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Fresh Pasta:Chinese Pasta with Bay Scallops
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Recipe created by: Jeanne Jones
Serves 4
This refreshingly tangy and versatile dish can be made a number of different ways. If you can't find bay scallops, substitute shrimp or even cubed firm fish. Or for a vegetarian entree, use cubed firm tofu and substitute vegetable stock for the chicken stock.
Pasta
3/4 pound or 12oz Angel Hair
Flavoring
2 tablespoons ginger root, peeled and grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
Sauce
1 bunch green onions
1/2 cup fat-free chicken stock
1 pound bay scallops
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced
Advance Preparation:25 minutes
1. Combine all flavoring ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside. (See Tips below.)
2. Finely chop green onions, reserving white and green parts separately.
3. Mince cilantro.
Final Preparation:15 minutes
1. Combine white part of green onions and chicken stock in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until scallions are soft. Add flavoring mixture to skillet and mix well.
2. Meanwhile, cook pasta in plenty of rapidly boiling salted water until al dente.
3. Simultaneously, while pasta cooks, bring sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Add scallops and cook 2-3 minutes, or until they turn from translucent to opaque. Do not overcook!
4. urn off heat. Stir in cilantro and green part of green onions. Add cooked pasta directly to sauce. Toss thoroughly and serve immediately straight from the pan. Garnish with cilantro sprigs if desired.
Wine Pairings
RieslingsMedium-dry, light to medium-bodied fruity varities.
Sparkling WinesMedium-dry, light to medium-bodied with residual sweetness.
Nutritional Information
(per serving)
Serving Size8 oz.
Calories434
Calories from Fat17.3%
Total Fat8.1 g
Saturated Fat1.1 g
Cholesterol100 g
Sodium614 mg
Carbohydrates57 g
Dietary Fiber0.5 g
Protein30 g
Tip: Spice It Up!
If you like spicy food, add 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste) Chinese chili paste to the sauce.

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