Stir-Fried Scallops and Asparagus

By Totlxtc

Ingredients

• 1 * 1 package (3 ounces) chicken ramen noodles
• 1 * 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 * 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
• 1 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 * 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 * 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 * 1 pound sea scallops, halved horizontally
• 1 * 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 * 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 * 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 * 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

* Discard seasoning package from ramen noodles or save for another use. Cook ramen noodles according to package directions; keep warm.
* Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry asparagus and red pepper in oil for 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add green onions and garlic, stir fry 1 minute longer. Stir in scallops. Stir-fry for 3 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque.
* Combine the lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and hot pepper sauce; stir into skillet. Serve with ramen noodles. Yield: 4 servings.


Nutritional Analysis: 1 cup scallop mixture and 1/4 cup noodles equals 269 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 578 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.