Steamed Scallops on Shell

This is Thu's most favourite dish. When I asked him what food he would like to have on his birthday, he answered "Scallops on shell, please". We specifically went to Hurstville to buy these scallops. They are reasonably cheap ($12.99/dozen) compared to the restaurant price ($3.50/shell). It is very easy to prepare as I used microwave to steam the scallops. Only took 2 minutes for 10 shells on a plate. 

My coriander plant is also ready to be used for garnishing. I planted the seeds early December and they grew pretty quickly on the kitchen windowsill. We had our first taste of home-grown coriander on this dish! Here is a picture of my coriander plant sitting next to the window.

Ingredients:

• shallots (cut into fine strips and put them in cold water to curl)
• ginger (cut into tiny strips)
• coriander leaves (chopped thinly)
  
• 12 scallops on shell (washed and arranged on a plate)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 6 tbs Lee Kum Kee seasoned soy sauce for seafood
• 6 tbs water

Preparations:
Cut shallot into fine strips and soak in cold water for 10 minutes or until they curl.

Fry the ginger on a saucepan with olive and sesame oil until they turn slightly golden. Add seasoned soy sauce and water. Mix well.

Spoon the sauce over the scallops arranged on the plate (I used ginger for the aroma and left them behind). Add curled shallots over the scallops. Microwave with a lid for 2 minutes. Do not overcook scallops as they will turn hard. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Ready to serve!