Scallops with Shiitake in Lapsang Souchong Broth
Lapsang souchong, a variety of black tea, gives this dish a smoky aromathe broth smells like bacon as it cooks.
Scallops with Shiitake in Lapsang Souchong Broth
Scallops with Shiitake in Lapsang Souchong Broth
© Antonis Achilleos
Scallops with Shiitake in Lapsang Souchong Broth
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed Lapsang souchong tea, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 pound large sea scallops
- Salt
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced peeled ginger
- 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thinly sliced
- 12 scallions, white and tender green parts, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
Directions
- In a medium bowl, mix the tea with the soy sauce and sugar. Pour 1/4 cup of this broth into a small bowl and whisk in the cornstarch.
- In a large, heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until shimmering. Season the scallops with salt. Add them to the skillet in a single layer and cook over high heat until golden on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Turn the scallops and cook for 1 minute longer. Transfer the scallops to the bowl with the broth.
- Return the skillet to high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 5 seconds. Add the shiitake and scallions and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the scallops and their broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the skillet. Whisk the cornstarch mixture, add it to the scallops and cook until the broth thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Serve the scallops in shallow bowls.
Serve With
Brown rice.
Notes
One serving Calories 230 kcal, Total Fat 12.2 gm, Saturated Fat .9 gm
Scallops with Shiitake in Lapsang Souchong Broth
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