Pan-Fried Scallops with XO Sauce

 Ingredients:

• 8 scallops (fresh or frozen), about 160 gm - blanch in hot water for 1 - 2 mins., 
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1/2 tsp Shaoxing wine
• 160 gm green beans - blanch, cut into 3 ins length
• Spring onion - cut into 3 ins length
• 1- 2 tabsp minced garlic
• 4 Tbsp water or chicken stock
• 2 - 3 Tbsp homemade  XO sauce or store bought
•  salt & sugar, to taste
• red chilli, finely chopped, for garnish, optional

Method:

• Heat oil in a wok or frying pan. Pan fry scallops over medium-high heat, until both sides are lightly brown, each side for about 2 minutes. Set aside.
• Heat oil and sauté garlic over medium heat until fragrant.  Add the green beans. Quickly stir fry. Pour chicken stock and stir fry well. Cook until the beans start to turn soft. Add XO sauce and scallops and spring onion.  
• Stir to combine well. Cook for another 1 minute. Add seasoning.  Serve immediately.