Scallops with Vermicelli
This quick and satisfying scallop vermicelli dish uses a garlicky crayfish seasoning mix for bold flavor. Tender scallops are stir-fried and served over soft vermicelli that has soaked up the savory sauce.
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Translated from a real Chinese home-kitchen recipe — never AI-invented.
Ingredients
- 1 handful Longkou vermicelli
- 15 large frozen scallops
- 2 large spoonfuls garlic crayfish seasoning
- Scallions and garlic, to taste
- Fresh ginger and Shaoxing wine, to taste
- Pepper powder and chili powder, to taste
Steps
- 1
Garlic crayfish seasoning can make even a beginner cook feel like a pro in no time.
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Its ingredients include garlic (≥40%), vegetable oil, water, salt, sugar, MSG, oyster sauce (with caramel color), chicken seasoning, onion, garlic powder, ketchup, and more.
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Open one packet and transfer it into a clean jar.
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I first used it to cook crayfish tails.
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It's also especially delicious for stir-fried eggplant.
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I've used it to cook scallops before too, and this time I tried making scallops with vermicelli.
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Either Longkou vermicelli or Xinghua vermicelli works; soak it in advance until softened.
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Cook the soaked vermicelli in a pot until done, then transfer it to a bowl and set aside.
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Use the same pot that cooked the vermicelli to blanch the thawed scallops.
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Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry the scallions and garlic until fragrant.
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Add the blanched scallops and stir-fry.
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Add 2 large spoonfuls of the garlic crayfish seasoning and stir-fry. Add fresh ginger, Shaoxing wine, pepper powder, and chili powder to taste.
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Add a little boiling water and simmer until flavorful. Before removing from the heat, add MSG and chopped scallions.
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First pour the sauce over the vermicelli and mix well.
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Then arrange the scallops on top of the vermicelli and garnish with a little cilantro. It's simple, quick, delicious, and filling.
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