Nutrient loaded asparagus pairs nicely with scallops and Chinese seasonings in this simple stir-fry that is perfect for Spring. This asparagus recipe makes 4 servings.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 lb fresh California asparagus
- 3/4 cup reduced sodium-chicken broth
- 1 tbs. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. light soy sauce
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 3/4 lb. sea scallops (Guide Note: Scallops are halved)
- 1 cup sliced button mushrooms or 3 to 4 oyster mushrooms
- 1 medium clove garlic
- 1 cup cherry tomato halves
- 2- 3 thin green onions;
- 2 cups hot cooked rice (no salt added).
Preparation:
Trim or break off asparagus spears at tender point; rinse and cut into 2-inch diagonal pieces. Cook asparagus until crisp-tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Combine chicken broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil and set aside.
Stir-fry halved scallops and mushrooms in oil with garlic until scallops are just cooked through, about 4 minutes. (Guide note: use 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil for stir-frying, and sprinkle the scallops and mushrooms with a bit of Chinese rice wine or dry sherry while stir-frying if desired).
Stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook, stirring, until sauce thickens. Add drained asparagus, tomatoes and green onions; heat.
Pepper to taste. Serve over rice.
This recipe is reprinted with permission from the California Asparagus Commission.
Nutrients per serving: Calories 272; Protein 21.9 grams; Fat 2.4 grams; Calories from Fat 8%; Carbohydrate 38.7 grams; Cholesterol 29 mg; Fiber 3.3 grams; Sodium 255 mg.
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Combine chicken broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil and set aside.
Stir-fry halved scallops and mushrooms in oil with garlic until scallops are just cooked through, about 4 minutes. (Guide note: use 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil for stir-frying, and sprinkle the scallops and mushrooms with a bit of Chinese rice wine or dry sherry while stir-frying if desired).
Stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook, stirring, until sauce thickens. Add drained asparagus, tomatoes and green onions; heat.
Pepper to taste. Serve over rice.
This recipe is reprinted with permission from the California Asparagus Commission.
Nutrients per serving: Calories 272; Protein 21.9 grams; Fat 2.4 grams; Calories from Fat 8%; Carbohydrate 38.7 grams; Cholesterol 29 mg; Fiber 3.3 grams; Sodium 255 mg.
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