Garlic Butter Scallops with Vermicelli
Tender scallops steamed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce over delicate vermicelli noodles — a 20-minute Chinese takeout favorite. Restaurant-quality at home, no fancy equipment needed.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil vermicelli in salted water until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and divide between two bowls.
Step 2
Pat scallops completely dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and white pepper.
Step 3
Heat butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until foaming, then add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4
Arrange scallops flat in the pan without crowding and sear undisturbed for 2 minutes until opaque at the edges.
Step 5
Flip scallops, add soy sauce and scallion pieces, and cook 90 seconds until scallops are just cooked through.
Step 6
Spoon scallops and garlic butter sauce over the warm noodles. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- pot for boiling
- 10-inch skillet
- paper towels
- wooden spoon or spatula
- two bowls
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