Ginger Sesame Stir-fried Scallops with Lo Mein Noodles

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Serves 8
== Ingredients ==
* 1 pound sea scallops
* 5 tablespoons peanut oil, divided use
* 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
* 1 tablespoon soy or tamari sauce
* 1 tablespoon minced ginger
* 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
* 1 tablespoon fermented black beans, optional
* 2 teaspoons minced garlic
* 1 teaspoon honey
* 1 teaspoon lemon juice
* ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
* ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
* 1½ cups fine julienne carrots
* 2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms caps
* 4 cups finely sliced bok choy or savoy cabbage
* 2 packages lo mein noodles, cooked and drained
* ½ cup thinly sliced scallions, cut on the bias
* 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
== Directions ==
# Pull the muscle tabs from the scallops.
# Blot them dry and set aside.
# Combine 3 tablespoons of the peanut oil, the rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, fermented beans (if using), garlic, honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk until blended.
# Add the scallops and toss until evenly coated.
# Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 and up to 24 hours.
# Heat a large wok or sauté pan over high heat.
# Add the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil.
# When the oil is very hot, add the carrots and mushrooms and stir fry for 1 minute.
# Add the cabbage and stir fry until the cabbage is wilted, 3 to 4 minutes.
# Add the scallops and their marinade to the vegetable mixture and stir-fry until the scallops are opaque and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
# Serve the noodles on a heated platter or plates topped with the scallops and vegetables.
# Sprinkle with the scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Scallops Recipes
Category:Shiitake mushroom Recipes
Category:Bok choy Recipes
Category:Savoy cabbage Recipes
Category:Lo mein noodle Recipes
Category:Carrot Recipes
Category:Ginger Recipes
Category:Fermented black bean Recipes