Quick Beef and Scallop Stir Fry
Quick Beef and Scallop Stir-Fry is a simple surf and turf dinner with tender beef, scallops, and crisp vegetables in a light, flavorful sauce. Ready in about 20 minutes, it’s fresh, flexible, and easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces large sea scallops cut horizontally into 3-4 discs depending on thickness (¼ inch)
- 4 ounces tenderloin or flank steak sliced thinly against the grain
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil such as grapeseed
- 1 cup asparagus, tough end removed, cut into 2-inch pieces or vegetable of your choice
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce NOT Garlic Black Bean Sauce
- 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion tops optional
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds optional
Instructions
Prepare the Scallops and Beef
- Pat the meat and scallops dry with a paper towel. Lightly salt and pepper them.
Prepare to Cook
- Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. When hot, add the oil; reduce heat to medium. Add the steak, stir-fry briefly, add scallops. Quickly stir fry for 1 - 2 minutes, then add the asparagus (or other veggie) along with the ginger, stir fry 1 minute or until hot,
Add the Sauce
- Add the tablespoon of garlic chili sauce and teaspoon of Hoisin sauce. Stir fry until combined. Do not overcook.
Serve
- Serve on rice; top with green onion tops and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
This recipe is written for 2 but can easily be made for more
If using broccoli - par boil and shock in an ice bath to maintain the bright green color.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 servingCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 215mgFiber: 1g
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