Lemon Sesame Scallops

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

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Lemon Sesame Scallops
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients:
1
tablespoon sesame seeds

8
ounces whole wheat spaghetti

3
tablespoons sesame oil, divided

1
pound sea scallops

1/4
cup chicken broth or clam juice

1/2
teaspoon grated lemon peel

3
tablespoons lemon juice

2
tablespoons oyster sauce

1
tablespoon soy sauce

1
tablespoon cornstarch

1
tablespoon vegetable oil

2
carrots, cut into julienne strips

1
yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips

4
slices peeled fresh ginger

1
clove garlic, minced

6
ounces fresh snow peas, trimmed or 1 (6-ounce) package frozen snow peas, thawed

2
green onions, thinly sliced



Preparation:
1.
To toast sesame seeds, heat small skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until golden. Set aside.

2.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Place spaghetti in large bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons sesame oil. Cover to keep warm.

3.
Rinse scallops and pat dry with paper towels; set aside. Combine broth, lemon peel, lemon juice, oyster sauce, soy sauce and cornstarch in 1-cup glass measure; set aside. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil and vegetable oil in large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add carrots and bell pepper; stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to large bowl; set aside.

4.
Add ginger and garlic to skillet. Stir-fry 1 minute over medium high-heat. Add scallops; stir-fry 1 minute. Add snow peas and onions; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until peas turn bright green and scallops turn opaque. Remove slices of ginger; discard. Transfer scallop mixture to bowl with vegetable mixture, leaving any liquid in skillet.

5.
Stir broth mixture; add to liquid in skillet. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until thickened. Return scallop mixture to skillet; cook 1 minute. Serve immediately over warm spaghetti; sprinkle with sesame seeds.





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