With the gentle footsteps of Lixia, the prelude to summer slowly opened, and the small dining table at home also ushered in new changes. On a hot summer day, I'm always thinking about how to prepare a refreshing and balanced meal for that little naughty person at home. Today, I'm going to reveal a little secret in a mother's kitchen – replacing red meat with scallops to create a feast for both taste buds and health.
Dried scallops, the pearls of the sea, are a precious gift from nature. It is not only a favorite of seafood lovers, but also a nutrition expert on the road to children's growth. Keep in mind that scallops contain three times as much protein as beef, but the fat is much lower than that of red meat, which means that children can enjoy the delicious taste while avoiding obesity. Imagine that the golden and clear scallops light up the dining table like a small sun, and also illuminate the children's growth path.
So, how to make the essence of the ocean and the fresh vegetables of the season meet perfectly? Let me tell you about a simple and creative stir-fry of scallops and vegetables!
First of all, the scallops need to be soaked in a "hot spring bath" in advance, about two hours of soaking, so that they can regain their original plump and elasticity. In the meantime, you can prepare other ingredients at your leisure: golden corn kernels, emerald green peas, and delicate tomatoes, each of which is a messenger of summer color. Don't forget, grab another handful of tender spinach, wash it and set aside.
Next, it's time to show off your culinary skills. Pour a small amount of olive oil into the pan, and when the oil is slightly warm, sprinkle in a few garlic cloves and let the garlic aroma take over the air first. Next, add the soaked scallops and stir-fry lightly until they are lightly gilded and have a lovely seafood aroma. At this time, quickly add the prepared seasonal vegetables and stir-fry them quickly over high heat, so that the umami of each ingredient is intertwined with each other, colliding with the fresh melody of summer.
In just a few minutes, a plate of colorful and fragrant scallops and seasonal vegetables is ready. The golden scallops are particularly attractive in the greenery, and when you bite into them, they are tender and juicy, and they are full of fragrance. And those vegetables, because of the addition of dried scallops, have a little more of the charm of the ocean and become more smart and delicious.
This summer, let's break the routine and make scallops the new favorite on the kid's table. Even though it may cost slightly more than regular meat, that pure taste of the ocean, that full of protein, is definitely a worthwhile healthy investment. Think about it, when children eat happily and grow strong, how can that happiness be measured by money?
So, the next time you come across those high-quality scallops at the market, you might as well be generous and bring back a summer surprise for the kids. Remember, cook with love and protect with nutrition, so that the children's summer table not only has the taste of sunshine, but also the temperature of mother.