4.9 from 81 votes
Swimming Scallops Vongole Style
Delicious, cream-free aromatic broth steams these sustainable, oceanwise scallops into sweet deliciousness. GF and Dairy Free
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 145 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , Canadian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- *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.
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Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the scallops. Once overcooked, they get rubbery and lose their sweet mild flavor.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.