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Seared Scallops with Lemon Orzo
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Seared Scallops with Lemon Orzo

Recipes »  Main Dish  »  Fish and Shellfish

This is a twenty minute meal that is impressive, light, healthy and delicious. The key to perfect scallops is patting them dry with a papertowel and getting the pan nice and hot before you add them. Allow them to get a golden brown sear, flip gently and cook for about 2 more minutes or until they are slightly firm to the touch.

 "Simple to make and delicious. I loved the favors in the orzo. I used regular orzo instead of wheat an would cut down on the butter used for the scallops next time. But overall very tasty dish. " - Aliciaro

Yield: 2 Ready in 30 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Scallops

(5, 4) 100% would make again (reviews)

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 2
4 tbspButter; divided
1/2 cOnion; chopped
1 cWheat orzo; uncooked
1 cChicken Stock
1/2 cWhite wine
1/2 tspFresh Thyme; chopped
2 tbspFresh chives; chopped
2 tbspFresh Lemon Juice
8 largeSea scallops
Salt
Fresh ground pepper

Seared Scallops with Lemon Orzo Preparation

1. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook about 3 minutes until wilted. Add orzo and cook for about a minute to incorporate butter. Add chicken stock, wine and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add lemon juice and chives and keep warm.

2. Meanwhile, rinse scallops and lay on paper towels to dry. Blot excess water with dry towels. Season tops generously with salt and pepper.

3. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops, seasoned side down. Cook for about 3 minutes until they are a nice, crisp golden brown. Season exposed sides with salt and pepper while cooking. Carefully flip scallops over and cook for another 3 minutes or until mostly firm to the touch.

4. Serve scallops over lemon orzo.

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    • Calories Per Serving: 685
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    Seared Scallops with Lemon Orzo Reviews

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    2 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 2 hours, 43 minutes ago
    Simple to make and delicious. I loved the favors in the orzo. I used regular orzo instead of wheat an would cut down on the butter used for the scallops next time. But overall very tasty dish.
    1 years, 2 days, 4 hours, 4 minutes ago
    This recipe is fantastic!
    2 years, 9 months, 1 weeks, 8 hours, 28 minutes ago

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    4 years, 7 months, 2 days, 9 hours, 5 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. orzo
    2. Scallops
    3. American
    4. Lunch
    5. Fall
    6. Fresh

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