Description
Easy Seared Scallops with Mushroom Risotto is a delightful fusion of flavors that brings the best of the sea to your dinner table. This recipe pairs tender, golden scallops with a rich and creamy mushroom risotto, creating a dish that’s as stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for romantic dinners or family gatherings, its elegant presentation and uncomplicated preparation make it an impressive yet achievable meal.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 12–14 small mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 large shallot (finely chopped)
- 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 16–20 large scallops
- High smoke point cooking oil
- Fresh herbs (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt half the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots, sauté until translucent, then add garlic and mushrooms; cook until softened.
- Stir in arborio rice and toast lightly for two minutes. Add white wine and simmer until absorbed.
- Gradually add warmed vegetable stock while stirring continuously for about 20-25 minutes until creamy.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over high heat, season scallops with salt, and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter with capers, lemon zest, juice, dill, and parsley; stir well for one minute.
- Serve risotto topped with scallops and drizzle with caper-lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg