Seared Scallops With Parmesan Risotto Food

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH PARMESAN RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat the chicken broth in a pot over medium heat to a simmer then reduce heat to low to keep warm.
• In a separate large saucepan or dutch oven heat the butter and oil over medium heat. When butter has melted add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until translucent, then add then garlic and cook for another 30-45 seconds.
• Add the rice to the pot with the onion and garlic and cook for around 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice begins to turn translucent. Add the wine and cook until absorbed, stirring frequently, around 1-2 minutes.
• Add approximately 3/4 to 1 cup of the warm stock, enough to just cover the rice, and stir occasionally until most of the liquid is absorbed, around 2-3 minutes. Repeat with the remaining stock until you have about ½ a cup of stock remaining, about 20 minutes. At that point remove your pan from the heat and add the last bit of stock and stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Rinse and thoroughly dry the scallops with paper towels then season with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• In a large skillet over medium high heat add the vegetable oil and melt the butter. When the foaming subsides add the scallops to the pan. Work in batches if needed and do not overcrowd the pan. Cook for around 2 minutes undisturbed, until golden brown then flip and cook for another 2 minutes or until cooked through.

BROWN BUTTER SCALLOPS WITH PARMESAN RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic or shallots and saute for a minute or two, until soft and fragrant. Add the arborio rice, stir to coat with butter. Add the white wine and enjoy the sizzles. Add the broth, 1/2 cup at a time, and simmer/stir after each addition until the rice is soft and creamy. I usually err on the side of more liquid to get a creamier texture. Add the parmesan and stir until incorporated. Salt + pepp to taste.
• Heat oil in nonstick skillet. Pat scallops dry (VERY DRY, as dry as possible), sprinkle with salt, and add to pan. They should sizzle (if not, you need a hotter pan.) Shake gently to prevent sticking. After 2-3 minutes, flip each scallop over. They should have a pretty golden brown exterior and an opaque inside. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve immediately.
• Heat the oil over medium low heat. Add the garlic, stir for a minute to get the flavor going. Add the spinach or kale and stir until wilted.
• Put a few tablespoons of butter in a clean skillet over medium heat and stir it while watching it closely - when it starts to look golden and foamy, remove from heat, transfer to a heat-proof bowl to cool slightly, then drizzle over the risotto, scallops, and greens.

SEARED SCALLOPS AND LEMON PARMESAN RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a deep saucepan, start over medium heat with the butter, onion, and garlic.
• In a separate pot, heat up the stock - you can use chicken or vegetable stock, or seafood stock if you really want to!
• Cook the onions/garlic for about ten minutes, until aromatic. Add the rice and reduce the heat to low. Make sure the rice is coated in the butter, onions, and garlic.
• For the next 30-40 minutes, you'll do the following steps on repeat: add ½ cup hot stock to the rice, stir, and let the stock absorb completely before adding the next installment of stock. Continue to do so for 25 minutes and at this point, start tasting the rice for doneness as well as get ready to cook your scallops by heating up a cast-iron pan with the butter.
• You do not want mushy rice, you're looking for a bit of a bite when you chew the rice. Continue until the rice is cooked to your liking - you might not use all the stock and that's okay.
• Over the same low heat, add the milk, parmesan, sour cream, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Stir and taste - add more salt if needed. Take off the heat, cover and quickly turn your attention to the scallops.
• The cast iron pan should be heated over medium high heat. Drop each scallop and DO NOT MOVE for 3.5 - 4 minutes, depending on size. They will sizzle loudly. After 4 minutes (for large scallops), add the lemon juice, white white, and salt and pepper. Turn heat off, remove the pan from heat source, and flip so they continue cooking on the other side.
• Be prepared to serve immediately alongside risotto, pour the lemon wine butter over scallops and enjoy!

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BASIL RISOTTO

Steps:

• Combine the pineapple juice and broth in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover with a lid and remove from the heat.
• Heat the butter in a large saucepan set over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add a ladle of the hot juice mixture to the saucepan and cook, stirring, until the liquid is fully absorbed. Continue adding the hot liquid to the saucepan, one ladle at a time and stirring intermittently, until the rice is no longer crunchy, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, then turn off the heat and stir in the basil. Set aside, covered, while you cook the scallops.
• Pat the scallops dry, then season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a medium skillet set over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add half the scallops and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Flip the scallops once, then tilt the skillet and baste them with the oil. Continue cooking the scallops an additional 1 minute, until no longer translucent. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining scallops, adding more oil as needed.
• Divide the risotto among serving plates and top with the scallops.
• Garnish with microgreens and serve.

SEARED SCALLOPS OR SHRIMP WITH ORZO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions and set aside.
• In large heavy pot, heat oil and saute mushrooms, onion, sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper until soft.
• Add stock and bring to a boil.
• Stir in orzo, parmesan and parsley. Add cream and simmer gently, stirring frequently, until mixture is creamy but not runny, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in very hot pan. Season scallops or shrimp with salt and pepper. For scallops: sear until brown on outside but opaque in the middle. For shrimp: sear until just pink and cooked through.
• Sprinkle parmesan cheese over risotto and top with scallops or shrimp.

SEARED SCALLOPS ON LEMON AND SPINACH RISOTTO

Steps:

• To cook the lemon and spinach risotto, place the stock in a saucepan over medium-high heat and allow to come to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
• Heat the oil in another saucepan over medium high heat. Add the rice and cook for 1 minute. Add the stock, 2 cups at a time, stirring frequently and cooking until all the stock has been absorbed. Continue adding cups of stock until all the stock has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Season with pepper and sea salt and keep risotto warm.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan over high heat. Sprinkle pepper and sea salt over the scallops. Place scallops in the pan and cook for 20-30 seconds on each side or until seared.
• To serve, stir the lemon rind and the spinach through the risotto and spoon onto serving plates. Top with the scallops and serve with lemon wedges and parmesan on the side.