Easy Dinner Recipe Of The Week ~ Stir-Fried Scallops and Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 package (3 ounces) chicken ramen noodles
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 pound sea scallops, halved horizontally
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 

  Directions

  • 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.