Szechwan Style Scallops
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 5 stalks asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths
- 10 large sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon Vietnamese chili oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon seeded and chopped red chili pepper
- 1/4 cup finely sliced green onions (white parts only)
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon water