How to Make Five Spice Shrimp and Scallop Stir-Fry

Shrimp and scallop Chinese stir-fry with authentic five-spice seasoning.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 pound medium shrimp
• 16 sea scallops
• 1/4 pound snow peas
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1-1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 1/3 cup chopped green (spring) onion
• 1/2 cup baby corn
• 1 tablespoon rice wine
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
• 1 teaspoon corn starch
• 1 pound angel hair pasta
• 2 cups chicken broth

1. Cook pasta according package instructions with 2 cups chicken broth. Save or discard broth and set pasta aside.
   
   Wash scallop and shrimp. Peel off shell of shrimp, leaving tail on and devein.

2. Soak snow peas in cold water for 15 minutes. Snap off both ends and stems off.
   
   Boil peas in hot water for 1-2 minutes. Drain and set aside.

3. Add the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Once the oil is smoking hot, add carrots, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 1-1/2 minute. Add the corn and onion and cook for another minute.

4. Mix well 2 tablespoons warm water, oyster sauce, sesame oil, corn starch, five spice powder and rice wine in a small bowl.

5. Add the shrimp, scallops and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the snow peas. Pour in the sauce mixture (made in previous step) to the ingredients in the cooking pan. Stir-fry for 3 minutes or until the shrimp and scallops are cooked and the sauce slightly thickened.

6. Spoon stir-fry over cooked pasta and garnish with green onions. Makes 4 servings.

[FrazzledNanny]

on 3/11/2009 This looks AMAZING. I can't wait to try it. Thanks for the Spice shrimp and scallop stir fry recipe. 5*

[goodselfme]

on 3/7/2009 Sounds delicious. Thank you for the recipe. 5*