Bay Scallops Provencal Recipe

Name: Bay Scallops Provencal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; ⅓ cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh fennel; 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 4 plum tomatoes, peeled and very finely chopped; 1/2 cup dry white wine, approximately; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Pinch hot red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried; 1 pound bay scallops; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh fennel
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 plum tomatoes, peeled and very finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine, approximately
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 pound bay scallops
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and fennel and saute until it has softened and is just beginning to color.
3
Stir in the garlic, saute until it barely turns gold, then add the tomatoes and wine.
4
Season with salt and pepper, hot pepper flakes and thyme.
5
Lower the heat to a slow simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes, until the tomatoes have lost their raw taste and the sauce is smooth.
6
If the sauce thickens too much, add a little additional wine.
7
Increase the heat to medium, add the scallops and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are just barely cooked through, three to five minutes.
8
The surface of the scallops will show some cracking.
9
If the sauce has reduced too much, add a little more wine.
10
Check seasonings, transfer to a serving dish or four plates and serve sprinkled with parsley.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, ⅓ cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh fennel, 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Bay Scallops Provencal falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bay Scallops Provencal

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