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Stir-Fried Scallops and Asparagus

Name: Stir-Fried Scallops and Asparagus
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (3 ounces) chicken ramen noodles; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 pound sea scallops, halved horizontally; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Served over quick-cooking ramen noodles, this stir-fry is perfect for busy families on hurried weeknights. Not only do we love the taste, but it comes together in about half an hour. —Barbara Schindler, Napoleon, Ohio

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Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) chicken ramen noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound sea scallops, halved horizontally
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions

Discard seasoning package from ramen noodles or save for another use. Cook ramen noodles according to package directions; keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry asparagus and red pepper until vegetables are crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Add green onions and garlic, stir-fry 1 minute longer. Add scallops. Stir-fry until scallops are firm and opaque, 3 minutes.
Combine the lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and hot pepper sauce; stir into skillet. Serve with ramen noodles.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 269 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 578mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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