Ginger Sauce Ark Shell
Tender and juicy ark shells tossed with a zesty ginger dressing, this refreshing seafood appetizer is perfect for summer.
Ingredients
9 items- Ark shells 500 g
- Ginger 30 g
- Vinegar 2 tbsp
- Light soy sauce 1 tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 tsp
- Salt 1/2 tsp
- Sugar 1/2 tsp
- Cooking wine 1 tbsp
- Scallion 1 stalk
Nutrition
Steps （5 steps）
Soak ark shells in salted water for 30 minutes to disgorge sand, scrub shells, and drain.
Finely mince ginger; mix with vinegar, light soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and sugar to make the dressing.
Bring water to a boil, add ginger slices and cooking wine; put in ark shells and cook on high heat until shells slightly open (about 1 minute), then transfer to ice water.
Once cool, remove the top shell, keeping the meat attached to the half shell; arrange on a plate.
Pour the dressing evenly over the shells, garnish with scallions, and serve.
Tips
Do not overcook; plunging into ice water ensures a crisper texture.
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