Luxe Bay-Scallop Stew Recipe

Name: Luxe Bay-Scallop Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 large carrots peeled, cut into medium dice; 1 medium onions; 1 each fennel bulb stalks and outer layer removed, cut into medium dice; 1 large leeks white part only, peeled, cut into medium dice; 6 cloves garlic peeled and thinly sliced; ⅛ teaspoon saffron threads; 4 cups fish broth; 1 tablespoon basil fresh; 1 tablespoon dill weed; 1 tablespoon tarragon leaves; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 2 ounces green beans fresh, blanched, cut into 1/4 inch pieces; 1 medium potatoes new or red, peeled, cut into medium dice; 1 small tomatoes seeded, peeled and cut into medium dice; 3/4 pound bay scallops

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large carrots peeled, cut into medium dice
1 medium onions
1 each fennel bulb stalks and outer layer removed, cut into medium dice
1 large leeks white part only, peeled, cut into medium dice
6 cloves garlic peeled and thinly sliced
⅛ teaspoon saffron threads
4 cups fish broth
1 tablespoon basil fresh
1 tablespoon dill weed
1 tablespoon tarragon leaves
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
2 ounces green beans fresh, blanched, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 medium potatoes new or red, peeled, cut into medium dice
1 small tomatoes seeded, peeled and cut into medium dice
3/4 pound bay scallops

1
Tie fresh basil, dill, and taragon in cheesecloth.
2
Save a little extra for garnish.
3
Heat olive oil over low heat in a large saucepan with carrot, onion, and fennel.
4
Stir occasionally until vegetables are softened but not brown.
5
Add leek, garlic and saffron and cook and stir until soft.
6
Add fish broth and herb sachet.
7
Bring both to a simmer, cook for 5 minutes, then add vinegar and season to taste with salt and a little cayenne.
8
Strain 2 cups of broth into a small saucepan.
9
Reserve the remaining broth and vegetables.
10
Meanwhile, heat water in a small saucepan.
11
When it boils, add 1 tablespoon salt and green beans.
12
When just tender, transfer then to a bowl of cold water with a slotted spoon.
13
Add the diced potato and cook until just tender.
14
Drain.
15
Prepare tomato.
16
(Recipe may be done ahead to this point.)
17
To finish the dish, divide the green beans, potato and tomato among six soup bowls or plates.
18
Reheat the broth and vegetables.
19
Heat broth in small pan.
20
When it simmers add the scallops.
21
Cook only a minute or two, then portion oout the vegetables and broth.
22
Add scallops and their broth.
23
Garnish with a sprinkling of coarsly chopped basil, dill, and tarragon.
24
Serve at once.

205

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 large carrots peeled, cut into medium dice, 1 medium onions, 1 each fennel bulb stalks and outer layer removed, cut into medium dice, and more.

Yes, Luxe Bay-Scallop Stew 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.

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Luxe Bay-Scallop Stew

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