Fennel And Orzo With Dayboat Scallops
- 2 large fennel bulbs (about 2 pounds), reserve the feathery fronds
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 to 2 cups water
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 3/4 cup shallots, medium dice
- 1 1/2 pounds Dayboat scallops
- 1 tablespoon Wondra flour
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan, plus extra for serving
- 3 tablespoons butter, pus 1 for sauteing scallops
- olive oil
- 4 tablespoons toasted fennel seeds
- Braise the fennel: Cut the fennel into large pieces.(cut in half, then again). Brown the fennel and garlic in 3 tablespoons olive oil.
- Add 1 to 2 cups water and cover and braise in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove and cut into 1 inch chunks.
- For the orzo: Melt 3 tablespoons butter, add the shallots and saute until they are translucent. Add the orzo and mix to coat with butter. Then add 4 cups of chicken stock and cook until al dente
- For the scallops: Dust the scallops in a little Wondra and saute in a tablespoon of butter until slightly browned and completely cooked. You will turn them over once during sauteeing.
- Chop the fennel fronds
- To assemble: Mix 4 tablespoons Parmesan into the orzo.
- Pour the orzo onto a serving plater and arrange the sauteed scallops on the orzo.
- Arrange the fennel fronds around and under the scallops and sprinkle toasted fennel seeds over the dish.
- Pass extra Parmesan and toasted fennel seeds.
fennel bulbs, garlic, water, orzo pasta, shallots, flour, chicken stock, parmesan, butter, olive oil, fennel seeds
Taken from food52.com/recipes/9063-fennel-and-orzo-with-dayboat-scallops (may not work)