Steamed Scallops with Garlic and Vermicelli

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Soak the glass noodles in hot water for an hour beforehand. Once the noodles have softened, cut them a few times with kitchen shears, then drain them and set them aside.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   While the glass noodles are soaking, prepare the scallops. I chose scallops that weren't large but were very plump, perfect for one bite! First, gently remove the scallop meat from the shell with a small knife, then remove the yellow gills, green sac, and any dirt on the skirt by scraping and rinsing with your fingernail. Marinate the cleaned scallop meat in a tablespoon of cooking wine for ten minutes. Scrub the scallop shells clean with a small brush and set aside.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Chop the scallions into scallion flowers, dice the chili peppers, and mince the garlic. Make sure to use plenty of garlic for this dish!

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Heat some cooking oil in a pan, then add half of the minced garlic and stir-fry over low heat until it changes color. Transfer to a bowl.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Add the remaining half of the minced raw garlic, a tablespoon of steamed fish soy sauce, and a suitable amount of salt, and mix well.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Put the glass noodles directly into the pan with the fried garlic, then add a tablespoon of steamed fish soy sauce and a suitable amount of salt and mix well. This will make the glass noodles more flavorful.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Place an appropriate amount of vermicelli into each scallop shell, arrange the scallop meat in the center, and then arrange them in the steamer.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Place the minced garlic on the scallop meat and the glass noodles respectively. Bring water to a boil in a steamer, then place the steamer basket on top, cover and steam over high heat for about five minutes.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Remove the steamed scallops from the steamer and arrange them on a plate. Sprinkle with a suitable amount of red chili peppers and chopped green onions. Heat some cooking oil in a pan, then use a small spoon to scoop the hot oil and pour it over the scallops.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    The fragrant and delicious steamed scallops with garlic and vermicelli are ready! The recipe is very simple!