Spicykungpaoscallopsandorangerice Recipes

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine sherry, cornstarch and stir well; add scallops and set aside for 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, hot Szechuan oil, sesame oil and hoisin sauce.
• In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil.
• Add ginger, garlic and stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Add scallops, red pepper& scallions and cook, stirring constantly 4 to 5 minutes or until the scallops turn opaque.
• Stir the sauce mixture.
• Add it to the pan and cook, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
• Add peanuts and cook 2 minutes.
• Stir in sesame oil.
• Serve hot over orange rice.
• Makes 4 servings.
• RICE: Combine rice, chicken broth, OJ, butter, s/p in a medium saucepan; bring to boil, lower heat, cover and cook until rice is tender about 20 minutes.
• Makes 4 servings.

Steps:

• Cook asparagus in medium saucepan of boiling salted water 1 minute. Drain.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; sauté until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Add onion; stir 1 minute. Add soy sauce, sake, hon-dashi and cayenne; simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Add scallops to skillet and sauté until almost cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add asparagus and toss until heated through, about 1 minute. Add sauce and simmer 1 minute.
• Divide between 2 plates and serve.

Steps:

• For the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, chili sauce, vinegar, and sugar. In a separate small bowl, mix together the water and the cornstarch; set aside.
• In a wok, turn the heat onto high and add the oil, when the wok is smoking hot, add the dried chili pods to toast (they are done when they turn dark).
• Add the garlic and onion, stir for 3 seconds, then add the scallops (note: make sure the scallops have been thawed and thoroughly drained in a colander before adding them to the wok).
• Add the kung pao sauce and the cornstarch mixture and stir in the wok until the scallops are cooked through.

Steps:

• Rinse scallops and set aside.
• In a large saute pan heat oil and then add scallions, garlic, tomatoes, wine, vinegar, parsley, basil, salt and pepper.
• Cook on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes and until vigorously boiling.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• While the pasta is cooking, add scallops to tomatoes and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until scallops are done.
• Add drained pasta to sauce and toss.
• Sprinkle each serving with the Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine papaya, red pepper, jalapeno onion, lime juice, cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
• In a large sealable bag, combine flour, black pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Add scallops, and shake to coat.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallops; cook and stir until golden. Serve scallops over papaya sauce.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, rinse, and transfer to a large serving bowl.
• Meanwhile, place scallops in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Pour mixture over scallops. Arrange scallops in a single layer in a large baking dish or plate. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon dried basil over scallops so that only one side is sparsely coated with basil.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high, and melt one tablespoon of butter in the pan. Place 12 scallops basil-side down, and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until dark golden brown. Turn scallops, and cook the other side. Cook the remaining 12 scallops the same way.
• In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter with 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon basil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Toss pasta with butter and olive oil mixture. Divide pasta onto plates, and top with scallops.

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium pan.
• Add the onion and garlic; sauté for a couple of minutes.
• Then add the capers, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, tomatoes, 3/4 cup of the wine, and stir until well blended.
• Season with salt to taste and the red pepper flakes; put on low heat to simmer while you sauté the scallops.
• Melt the remaining olive oil and butter in a small pan and cook the scallops until nicely browned on both sides.
• Add the scallops to the sauce, along with the remaining 1/4 cup of the wine, and the parsley flakes; stir.
• Simmer on low for 10-12 minutes, re-season with salt if needed. Serve immediately with some good bread for sopping the yummy sauce!

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes or 1 minute less than directed on the package.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. When oil just starts to smoke, add scallops and move them into a single layer. Let sear on high for 60 seconds. Toss to turn. Add butter and stir scallops until butter melts. Stir in garlic. Add lemon zest and red pepper flakes. Stir in sherry and cook and stir until alcohol cooks off, about 1 minute. Pour in cream. When mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to medium-low. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
• Drain pasta. Transfer to skillet with scallops; bring to a simmer. Add half the parsley. Cook until pasta is heated through and tender, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Grate generously with grated cheese. Add the rest of the parsley. Serve in warm bowls.

Steps:

• While pasta is cooking, prepare scallops.
• If they are large cut in half horizontally.
• Pour oil in a large sauce pan and place over medium heat.
• Add garlic cook until golden 1-2 minutes.
• Careful not to burn.
• Add parsley and red pepper flakes.
• Stir once or twice.
• Add scallops with a pinch or 2 of salt.
• Increase the heat to high, and cook for 1 minute (or till the scallops are done).
• Turn off the heat.
• In a large bowl add cooked pasta and toss the scallops.
• Top with bread crumbs.
• Serve immediately.
• Serve with a crusty bread and a nice green salad.

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute carrots in oil for 4 minutes. Add the peas, onions and garlic; saute 3 minutes longer or until carrots are tender. Remove vegetables and keep warm. Drain fettuccine and toss with butter; keep warm., In the skillet, combine wine, water, tarragon, bouillon and cayenne. Bring to a boil; add scallops. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 minute. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened and scallops are opaque. Add pasta and vegetables; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan.