Name: Scallops with Asian Noodle Salad
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces bean thread noodles (cellophane noodles)*; 4 ounces snow peas, thinly sliced on diagonal (about 1 1/3 cups); 1 cup bean sprouts; 1 cup matchstick-size strips seeded peeled cucumber; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup chopped roasted salted peanuts; 2 tablespoons finely shredded carrot; 1/3 cup water; 1/4 cup Thai fish sauce (nam pla)*; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon minced serrano chili; 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce*; 1 pound sea scallops; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemongrass*; 1 large garlic clove, chopped

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Scallops with Asian Noodle SaladBrian Leatart

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

Salad

4 ounces bean thread noodles (cellophane noodles)*

4 ounces snow peas, thinly sliced on diagonal (about 1 1/3 cups)

1 cup bean sprouts

1 cup matchstick-size strips seeded peeled cucumber

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup chopped roasted salted peanuts

2 tablespoons finely shredded carrot

1/3 cup water

1/4 cup Thai fish sauce (nam pla)*

3 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon minced serrano chili

1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce*

Scallops

1 pound sea scallops

1/2 teaspoon sugar

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 shallots, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon finely chopped lemongrass*

1 large garlic clove, chopped

Preparation

For salad:
Step 1
Pull noodles apart; place in large bowl. Pour enough boiling water over to cover generously. Soak noodles until tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Drain; return to same bowl. Cut noodles in half (or in thirds if very long).
Step 2
Add snow peas, bean sprouts, cucumber, herbs, peanuts, and carrot to noodles and toss to blend. Combine 1/3 cup water and all remaining ingredients in small bowl; whisk to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Stir dressing into noodle mixture. Let stand 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
For scallops:
Step 3
Sprinkle scallops with sugar, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots, lemongrass, and garlic; stir 1 minute. Add scallops; sauté until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes.
Step 4
Divide salad among 4 plates; top with scallops and serve.
Step 5
- Available at Asian markets and in the produce section and/or Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

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Recipe information

Ingredients

Salad

Scallops

Preparation

For salad:

Step 1

Step 2

For scallops:

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Recipe notes