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Brown Butter Scallops with Parmesan Risotto

Brown Butter Scallops with Parmesan Risotto

A delicious recipe for Brown Butter Scallops with Parmesan Risotto that combines rich flavors with simple ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • large non-stick skillet
  • clean skillet
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients
  

Parmesan Risotto

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 3 cups chicken broth approximately
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese

Seared Scallops

  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
  • 1 pound jumbo scallops

Sautéed Spinach or Kale

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 4 cups spinach or kale

Brown Butter

  • 3 tablespoons butter

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • 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, ½ cup at a time, and simmer/stir after each addition until the rice is soft and creamy. Add the parmesan and stir until incorporated. Salt + pepper to taste.
  • Heat oil in nonstick skillet for seared scallops. Pat scallops dry, sprinkle with salt and add to pan. They should sizzle. After 2-3 minutes, flip each scallop over. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Heat oil over medium low heat for sautéed spinach. Add garlic, stir for a minute. Add the spinach or kale and stir until wilted.
  • For brown butter, put a few tablespoons of butter in a clean skillet over medium heat and stir while watching closely. When it starts to look golden and foamy, remove from heat and drizzle over the risotto, scallops, and greens.

Notes

Serve the scallops over the risotto and garnish with sautéed greens for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword brown butter, dinner, Parmesan, risotto, scallops, seafood
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