Scallop Stir-Fry

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

3 servings

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022
This saucy seafood stir-fry from our Test Kitchen features scallops, curry, ginger and a colorful medley of vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh or frozen sea scallops, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
  • 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
  • 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
  • 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
  • 4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
  • Hot cooked rice, optional

Directions

  1. If scallops are large, cut in half and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar and salt. Stir in water and soy sauce until smooth; set aside.
  2. In a nonstick skillet, saute carrots and celery in 1-1/2 teaspoons hot oil for 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and green onions; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the garlic, curry powder and ginger; stir-fry for 1 minute longer. Remove vegetable mixture and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, stir-fry scallops in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes or until scallops turn opaque. Stir sauce and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return vegetables to the pan; heat through. serve over hot cooked rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 213 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 581mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch.