Black Bean Steamed Scallops With Noodles

Scallops steamed in shells with a spicy black bean sauce and vermicelli noodles for a light, authentic Chinese dish.

Healthy Asian Seafood Noodles Scallops Steamed

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

324.1

kcal / serving

648.2 kcal total

Carbs

42.3g

per serving

84.6 g total

Fat

2.9g

per serving

5.8 g total

Protein

31.2g

per serving

62.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Soy Sauce

light

GrainsCereals

Vermicelli Noodles

dried

LegumesPulses

tbsp

Fermented Salted Black Beans

washed and crushed into a paste

Liquids

tbsp

Shaoxing Rice Wine

or dry sherry

tbsp

Water

for sauce

NutsSeeds

cloves

Garlic

finely chopped

tbsp

Chive

finely chopped, or spring onions

Seafood

piece

Scallop

removed from shells, de-bearded, coral removed, shells cleaned and reserved

Vegetables

2.5

Ginger

fresh root, peeled, finely chopped

piece

Red Chilli

de-seeded, finely chopped

Method

Steam over high heat for 4-5 minutes until cooked through.

Place shells on plates inside a bamboo steamer over boiling water.

Wrap vermicelli around each scallop and add one teaspoon of water.

Soak vermicelli in just-boiled water for 5-6 minutes until tender.

Rub one teaspoon of sauce into each scallop flesh.

Mix all black bean sauce ingredients together in a bowl.

Place cleaned scallops back into their shells.

Drain noodles and chop into 10cm lengths.

Sprinkle with chives or spring onions and serve immediately.