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Glazed Scallops With Lemon Garlic Risotto

Get ready to dive into an ocean of flavors with our Glazed Scallops with Lemon Garlic Risotto! This dish features pan-seared scallops basted with a smoky garlic butter sauce, served over creamy risotto infused with citrusy lemon and aromatic garlic. A sprinkling of fresh parsley ties all the flavors...
4
45 min
TOTAL TIME
580
CALORIES
$6.13
PER SERVING
Glazed Scallops With Lemon Garlic Risotto
Directions
SCALLOPS
15 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a bowl, combine the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a spice mix.
2
Season the scallops generously with the spice mix.
3
In a skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
4
Add the scallops to the skillet and sear on both sides until they start to brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
5
Add the minced garlic to the skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt, basting the scallops as it does.
6
Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the scallops get an opaque color and transfer them to a plate.
LEMON GARLIC RISOTTO
7
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
8
Add the Arborio rice and stir it in the oil until it's well coated.
9
Gradually, add the chicken broth, one cup at a time, allowing the rice to fully absorb the broth before the next addition.
10
Stir in the grated Parmesan, lemon zest, and juice until the risotto is creamy.
FINISH WITH
11
Serve the scallops over the lemon garlic risotto, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.