Pan-Seared Scallops With Lemon Orzo Recipe

Name: Pan-Seared Scallops With Lemon Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1/2 cup onion, chopped, can use prechopped; 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked; 1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 1/2 lbs sea scallops; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

cooking spray
1/2 cup onion, chopped, can use prechopped
1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1
Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Coat pan with cooking spray.
3
Add onion to pan; saute 3 minutes.
4
Stir in pasta, broth, wine, and thyme; bring to a boil.
5
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente.
6
Stir in chopped chives and lemon juice.
7
Keep warm.
8
Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops evenly with salt and pepper and add them to the pan; cook 3 minutes on each side until desired degree of doneness.
9
Serve with pasta mixture.
10
Serving size is 4 1/2 oz. scallops and about 3/4 cup pasta mixture.

358

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 1/2 cup onion, chopped, can use prechopped, 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked, 1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Pan-Seared Scallops With Lemon Orzo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pan-Seared Scallops With Lemon Orzo

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