garlic vermicelli scallops

How to Make Garlic Scallops with Vermicelli: A Complete Guide

Garlic scallops with vermicelli is a beloved seafood dish, celebrated for its tender scallops, savory garlic, and absorbent vermicelli. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to recreate it at home.

Ingredients:

- 4-6 fresh scallops, cleaned and muscles removed

- 50g vermicelli, soaked in warm water until soft

- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced

- 2 tbsp cooking oil

- 1 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tsp oyster sauce

- 1/2 tsp sugar

- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (optional)

- Chopped green onions for garnish

Steps:

1. Prep the Scallops: Pat scallops dry. Place each on a shell or heatproof dish, arranging the vermicelli underneath.

2. Make the Garlic Sauce: Heat oil in a pan over low heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (avoid browning). Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and Shaoxing wine, stir to combine.

3. Assemble: Spoon the garlic sauce over the scallops and vermicelli.

4. Steam or Bake: Steam for 8-10 minutes until scallops are opaque, or bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12 minutes.

5. Garnish: Top with chopped green onions and a drizzle of hot oil (optional) for extra aroma.

Serve hot as an appetizer or main course. The dish balances umami, sweetness, and the ocean’s freshness, making it a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy!