Seaside Barley Supper

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 50 Minutes

Ready In: 60 Minutes

Servings: 6

A lovely variation of Paella from the National Barley Foods Council.

Ingredients:

8 ounces shrimp, shelled and deveined

8 ounces scallops (cut in quarters or halves, if large)

8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon sesame oil

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

3/4 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper

1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

3/4 cup pearl barley

2 cups bottled clam juice

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions:

1. Place first three ingredients in a bowl.
2. Combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, ginger and red pepper sauce.
3. Pour over seafood and mix well.
4. Cover and refrigerate while cooking barley.
5. To cook barley: spray a large deep skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
6. Heat vegetable oil in skillet over medium heat.
7. Add vegetables; sauté until onion is translucent and they are all tender.
8. Add barley and clam nectar and bring up to boil.
9. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Stir in broccoli and seafood with marinade.
11. Cover and cook 15 minutes longer or until barley is tender and seafood is cooked.
12. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve.

By RecipeOfHealth.com