Seared Scallops and Herb Butter Sauce
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Ingredients
¾ cup raw orzo
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh green onions, divided
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
⅛ a teaspoon of kosher salt
1 ½ pounds large scallops
.38 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
.38 teaspoons black pepper, divided
Cooking Spray
⅓ a glass of dry white wine
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons chilled butter, diced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
To make
Saute the scallops in a cast-iron skillet and drizzle with a savory sauce of butter, white wine and herbs. Serve with baked green beans and orzo - a dish that is perfect for dinner guests.
Prepare the orzo according to the instructions on the package, without adding salt or fat. Drain the water. Return to the pan; add 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 tablespoon green onion, olive oil, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Keep warm.Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the scallops evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; brush the scallops with cooking spray. Add the scallops to the skillet; cook for 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove from the mold; keep warm.Combine the wine, shallots, and vinegar in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes or until the liquid is reduced to 1 tablespoon. Reduce the heat to low. Add the butter cubes, 1 at a time, whisking after each addition until the butter is completely absorbed. Add 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 tablespoon green onion, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Serve the scallops with the sauce and orzo.
Prepare the orzo according to the instructions on the package, without adding salt or fat. Drain the water. Return to the pan; add 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 tablespoon green onion, olive oil, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Keep warm.Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the scallops evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; brush the scallops with cooking spray. Add the scallops to the skillet; cook for 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove from the mold; keep warm.Combine the wine, shallots, and vinegar in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes or until the liquid is reduced to 1 tablespoon. Reduce the heat to low. Add the butter cubes, 1 at a time, whisking after each addition until the butter is completely absorbed. Add 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 tablespoon green onion, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Serve the scallops with the sauce and orzo.
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Published: 11/20/2023 9:58 PM
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