Description
Creamy, rich risotto paired with tender, buttery scallops creates a comforting dish reminiscent of the coastal regions of Italy.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add mushrooms and cook until soft.
- Stir in the risotto rice and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add white wine, stirring constantly until absorbed.
- Add vegetable or chicken stock gradually, stirring until the rice is cooked and creamy.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear scallops in lemon butter in another pan until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve scallops over the risotto with a drizzle of lemon butter sauce.
Notes
For best results, use fresh, high-quality scallops and stir the risotto constantly to achieve the perfect creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg