Stir-Fried Scallops with Broccoli

Stir-Fried Scallops with Broccoli
Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegetarian recipe has 274 calories, 7g of protein, and 6g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Only Head to the store and pick up soy sauce, water, sea scallops, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes.

Instructions

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Trim the large leaves from the broccoli, and cut off any tough ends of lower stems. Rinse broccoli with cool water.
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Cut stems and florets into bite-size pieces.
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Cut stem ends from the mushrooms, and cut the mushrooms into 1/4-inch slices.
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If the scallops are larger than 1 inch in diameter, cut each in half. Rinse with cool water, and pat dry with paper towels.
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5
Drain the roasted red peppers in a strainer; cut the red peppers into slices.
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In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the rice and water to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cover with lid; cook about 15 minutes or until rice is fluffy and tender. While the rice is cooking, continue with the recipe.
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In a 3-quart saucepan or 12-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Add the mushrooms; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender when pierced with a fork.
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Stir in the scallops, broccoli and roasted red peppers. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until scallops are white and opaque.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat.
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Place the cornstarch in a medium bowl. Gradually stir the chicken broth into the cornstarch until the mixture is smooth. Stir the broth mixture and soy sauce into the scallop mixture.
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Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Serve over rice.
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Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir

Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noir are great choices for Scallops. Chardonnay and chenin blanc are great matches for grilled or seared scallops. If your scallops are being matched with bacon or other cured meats, try a lightly chilled pinot noir. You could try 7Cellars Elway's Reserve Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.9 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 28 dollars per bottle.
7Cellars Elway's Reserve Chardonnay
7Cellars Elway's Reserve Chardonnay
The 2018 Elway’s Reserve Carneros Chardonnay is well-balanced, exhibiting crisp tropical fruit, apple and pear flavors with light floral elements. Hints of vanilla complement a smooth, lingering oak finish.Pair this crisp wine with light fare such as sliced fruit & cheeses, lemon pasta salad, roasted chicken with herbs, or vanilla pudding.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In35 m.
Servings4
Health Score16
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