Black bean steamed scallops with noodles

Name: Black bean steamed scallops with noodles
Ingredients: 75g/3oz dried vermicelli noodles; 8 scallops, removed from the shells, de-bearded and coral removed, shells cleaned and reserved; 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2.5cm/1in piece fresh root ginger, peeled, finely chopped; 1 red chilli, de-seeded, finely chopped; 1 tbsp fermented salted black beans, washed and crushed into a paste (available from Asian grocers); 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry; 2 tbsp light soy sauce; 3 tbsp water; 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives or spring onions