Seared Scallops Or Shrimp With Orzo Risotto Recipe

Name: Seared Scallops Or Shrimp With Orzo Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Orzo Risotto; 1 2/3 cups orzo pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup mushroom, diced; 1/3 cup onion, diced; 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, diced; 1/3 cup red pepper, diced; 2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup whipping cream; Scallops; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 lb large scallops (from Nova Scotia if you can) or 3/4 lb large shrimp; salt & freshly ground black pepper; Top; freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

Orzo Risotto
1 2/3 cups orzo pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup mushroom, diced
1/3 cup onion, diced
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, diced
1/3 cup red pepper, diced
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 cup whipping cream
Scallops
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 lb large scallops (from Nova Scotia if you can) or 3/4 lb large shrimp
salt & freshly ground black pepper
Top
freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
Cook orzo according to package directions and set aside.
2
In large heavy pot, heat oil and saute mushrooms, onion, sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper until soft.
3
Add stock and bring to a boil.
4
Stir in orzo, parmesan and parsley. Add cream and simmer gently, stirring frequently, until mixture is creamy but not runny, about 20 minutes.
5
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.
6
Sprinkle parmesan cheese over risotto and top with scallops or shrimp.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Orzo Risotto, 1 2/3 cups orzo pasta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup mushroom, diced, and more.

Yes, Seared Scallops Or Shrimp With Orzo Risotto 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.

Seared Scallops Or Shrimp With Orzo Risotto

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