Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Seared Scallops and Lemon Parmesan Risotto, a dish that effortlessly marries comfort food with gourmet elegance. The creamy risotto, enriched with tangy lemon and savory parmesan, serves as the perfect canvas for perfectly seared scallops that melt in your mouth. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner or celebrating a special occasion, this recipe is designed to impress. With its quick preparation time and simple yet sophisticated flavors, this meal is sure to become a go-to favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 3.5–4 cups stock (chicken or vegetable)
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk or heavy cream
- 1/4–1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 pound scallops (muscle removed)
- 1/2 lemon (juiced and zested)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in butter over medium heat until aromatic.
- Heat stock in a separate pot.
- Stir in arborio rice, allowing it to coat with the butter mixture. Lower heat.
- Gradually add hot stock, stirring until absorbed before each addition, for about 30–40 minutes.
- Stir in evaporated milk (or cream), parmesan cheese, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- In a heated cast iron pan, sear scallops for about 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add lemon juice and white wine; season with salt and pepper before removing from heat.
- Serve immediately alongside the risotto.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (320g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg