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Easy Seared Scallops with Mushroom Risotto

A delightful dish featuring perfectly seared scallops served over creamy mushroom risotto, ideal for a special occasion or a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushroom Risotto
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth Warm
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Sliced, any variety
  • 1 small Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
For the Seared Scallops
  • 1 pound Scallops Fresh or thawed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Method
 

Prepare the Mushroom Risotto
  1. In a saucepan, heat the broth over low heat.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  4. Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook until softened.
  5. Add the Arborio rice, stirring for 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
  6. Begin adding the warm broth, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until absorbed.
  7. Repeat until the rice is creamy and al dente, about 18-20 minutes.
  8. Stir in the remaining butter and Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Sear the Scallops
  1. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the scallops in a single layer, searing for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Remove scallops from the skillet and let rest for a minute before serving.
Serve
  1. Spoon the mushroom risotto onto plates and top with seared scallops.
  2. Garnish with additional Parmesan if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For best results, ensure scallops are dry before searing to achieve a nice crust.

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