Swimming Scallops Vongole Style

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Swimming Scallops Vongole Style

Delicious, cream-free aromatic broth steams these sustainable, oceanwise scallops into sweet deliciousness. GF and Dairy Free

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoon olive oil (Butter is a good substitute)
  • 1 shallot, minced (about ¼ c chopped shallot)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seed (Anise seed is a good substitute)
  • ¼-1/2 teaspoon chili flakes Adjust to your taste preference
  • 1 c cherry tomatoes, halved (About 15 tomatoes)
  • ¾ c Dry Unoaked White Wine (Sauvignon Blanc is my preference)
  • ¾ c vegetable broth (Chicken Broth works equally well)
  • 2 lb Swimming Scallops, fresh or frozen, still in shell and rinsed.
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Chopped parsley and chive flowers for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan that has a lid on medium heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook until translucent then stir in fennel and chili flakes, cook one more minute.
  2. Add tomatoes and continue cooking until just starting to break down, then add wine and bring to a boil for 2 minutes (to burn off some of the alcohol) then add broth and return heat to medium. Taste and add salt and pepper at this point if needed.
  3. Once liquid is at a high simmer or low boil, add scallops all at once and put lid on. Cook until all the scallops are opened, approximately 4-5 minutes. Toss gently with parsley and chive flowers if using and serve in bowls with crusty bread and a glass of that Sauvignon Blanc!
  4. *Optional: If wanting to add pasta, add pasta that's been cooked to al dente (cooked but still a bit firm to the bite) right after the scallops are cooked and toss through with the herbs. The pasta will soak up a bit of the steaming liquid and make a lovely sauce.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overcook the scallops. Once overcooked, they get rubbery and lose their sweet mild flavor.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 145kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 390mg (16%) Potassium 162mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 416IU (8%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 145kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 390mg 16%
Potassium 162mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 416IU 8%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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