Sauteed Shrimp and Scallops

This one is an easy one, especially if you have pre-peeled shrimp.  The ones I had were tail only so once I peeled those off, I was pretty much ready to go.

Ingredients:
- 1/4 lbs medium shrimp
- 1/8 lbs scallops
- 4 cloves of garlic (minced)
- sliced scallions
- Hoisin sauce

The first thing you prep is to defrost your shrimp and scallops.  If you use fresh, great, but I use the conveniently frozen packs.  I let them soak in a tub of water until they are soft.

Then, I add vegetable oil to the pan and set it to medium heat.  I mince up the garlic while I wait.  Add the garlic in and let it sizzle for the fragrance to come out.  Then add the shrimp and scallops.  I like to neatly place them in the pan and then flip each one individually.  Once both sides are mostly done cooking, I mix it up with a spatula.  You want to make sure that the shrimp and scallops are dry if you want a good sear.

The last step is to add the Hoisin sauce.  I scooped about two teaspoons of it and mixed everything up.  Let it saute for a bit and then plate it.  Add the sliced scallions for  garnish.

There you have it.  Simple and flavorful.  This is best served with rice and other veggies to complement it.