Stir-Fried Chives with Seafood Mix
A quick and flavorful stir-fry combining tender Chinese chives with a medley of pre-cooked seafood. Ready in under 15 minutes, this dish makes a simple weeknight dinner with minimal fuss.
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This dish comes together in minutes using a convenient frozen seafood mix. The key is to add the chive stems first since they need a bit more time to cook, then toss in the tender leaves at the end for a perfect texture contrast.
Ingredients
pre-cooked frozen seafood mix
1 cup
Chinese chives (leeks)
4-5 stalks
green onions
2 stalks
ginger
3 thin slices
vegetable oil
3 tablespoons
soy sauce
2 tablespoons
oyster sauce
1 tablespoon
salt
a pinch
Instructions
1
Prep the ingredients
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the frozen seafood mix and blanch for about 30 seconds until just warmed through, then drain and set aside. Cut the green onions into small pieces. Slice the ginger thinly. Cut the chives into 2-inch lengths, separating the white/light green stems from the tender green leaves.
2
Start the stir-fry
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ginger and green onions, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the drained seafood and toss for 1 minute.
3
Season and combine
Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce, stirring to coat everything evenly. Add the chive stems first and stir-fry for about 5 seconds. Then add the chive leaves and toss briefly until just wilted. Remove from heat, add a tiny pinch of salt (go easy since the sauces are salty), and serve immediately.
