Cantonese Seafood Recipe

Conch and Scallop Stir-Fry

Conch and scallop stir-fries use quick cooking, ginger, scallion, vegetables, and a light Cantonese sauce.

Recipe at a glance

PurposeMenu-derived Chinese restaurant recipe family
Cuisine or formatCantonese Seafood
Consolidation ruleClosely related menu names are treated as one recipe family when the sauce, technique, or format is the same.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz sliced conch
  • 8 oz scallops
  • 2 cups snow peas, peppers, or celery
  • 2 slices ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, optional
  • White pepper
  • Cornstarch slurry
  • Neutral oil

Method

  1. Pat seafood dry.
  2. Stir-fry scallops and conch very briefly and remove.
  3. Fry ginger, garlic, and vegetables.
  4. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce if using, and a splash of water.
  5. Return seafood.
  6. Thicken lightly.
  7. Serve immediately.

Menu-literacy notes

  • Conch and scallops toughen quickly if overcooked.
  • This is a Cantonese seafood texture dish.
  • Shellfish allergies are central.

Menu appearances covered by this recipe

  • Saute Fresh Scallops with Conch
  • Sauteed Conch
  • Braised Scallop with Black Pepper Sauce

Variations and substitutions

  • Adjust the protein or vegetable only when the core technique and sauce remain recognizable.
  • For allergies or religious dietary needs, check sauces, broth, wrappers, cooking wine, and shared wok or fryer use.
  • For restaurant-style versions, texture matters as much as flavor: noodles should not be mushy, fried items should not be soggy, and broths should remain clear unless the dish calls for thickness.

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