Stir-Fried Scallops with Broccoli
Ingredients
Cooking time: ​30 minutes
Budget: £8
Serves 2-3​
​(suggested to serve with a bowl of rice)
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8 scallops
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1-2 heads of broccoli
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4 cloves of garlic
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2 tsp salt
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½ tsp sugar
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1 tsp cooking wine
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½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions​
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Prepare the Ingredients
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Soak the broccoli in water with a pinch of salt for 15 minutes, then rinse and cut into small florets.
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Finely chop the garlic.
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Pat the scallops dry and season them with ½ tsp salt, cooking wine, and black pepper. Let them marinate for 15 minutes.
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Blanch the Broccoli
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Bring a pot of water to a boil, add 1 tsp salt, and blanch the broccoli until 80% cooked. Drain and set aside.
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Sear the Scallops
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Heat a pan with oil over medium heat, sear the scallops until golden brown on both sides, then remove and set aside.
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Stir-Fry Everything Together
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Add a little more oil to the pan, sauté the garlic until fragrant, then add the broccoli, ½ tsp salt, sugar, and a splash of water. Stir-fry briefly.
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Finally, add the scallops back into the pan, toss everything together, and serve immediately.
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Enjoy your stir-fried scallops with broccoli—a nutritious and flavorful dish! 🥦🦪😊