Pan-seared scallops with lemon orzo is a delightful dish that combines the delicate flavors of scallops with the tangy brightness of lemon and the hearty texture of orzo. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal, and it's sure to impress your friends and family. The scallops are seared to perfection, giving them a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior. They are then served over a bed of orzo that has been cooked in a flavorful broth with lemon juice and zest. The result is a dish that is both elegant and comforting.
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LEMON ORZO WITH SCALLOPS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain. Transfer the orzo to a large bowl and add 2 tablespoons butter, the lemon zest, half of the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta cooking water. Season with salt and pepper; toss, adding more pasta cooking water as needed to loosen. Cover to keep warm.
- Pat the scallops dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and cook until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until just cooked through, 1 to 2 more minutes. Transfer to a plate; cover to keep warm.
- Add the garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until golden, about 10 seconds. Add the wine, 1/4 cup water and the remaining lemon juice. Cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the capers and the remaining 3 tablespoons butter; swirl to melt. Stir in the parsley.
- Add the arugula and tomatoes to the orzo; toss. Serve with the scallops and pan sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calorie, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 65 milligrams, Sodium 513 milligrams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams
LEMON ORZO WITH PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS
I toasted the orzo in a 350ºF oven, for 10 minutes and then continued to cook according to manufacturer's suggestions. This is a combination of a couple of recipes and I hope you like them, at least try them, puleeze. ;)
Provided by Manami
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the stock in a saucepan, and heat to a boil.
- Add the orzo, reduced to heat & simmer until cooked al dente, approximately 7 to 8 minutes,.
- Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a saucepan, heat the oil and add the cooked orzo and the remaining ingredients.
- Toss to combine, season to tatse.
- Then, heat oil in a another large cast-iron skillet ove medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle scallops evenly with salt and pepper.
- Add scallops to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
- Season again, as needed; serve immediately with some fresh chopped parsely, if you choose.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1045, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 70.7, Sodium 1042.7, Carbohydrate 150.2, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 11.2, Protein 63.8
PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LEMON ORZO
From Cooking Light, July, 2007. "Sear the scallops while the orzo cooks. Serve this easy but impressive meal with a green salad, garlic bread, and a crisp white wine."
Provided by picky-picky
Categories Lemon
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Coat pan with cooking spray.
- Add onion to pan; saute 3 minutes.
- Stir in pasta, broth, wine, and thyme; bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente.
- Stir in chopped chives and lemon juice.
- Keep warm.
- Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops evenly with salt and pepper and add them to the pan; cook 3 minutes on each side until desired degree of doneness.
- Serve with pasta mixture.
- Serving size is 4 1/2 oz. scallops and about 3/4 cup pasta mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.8, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 836.9, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 27.6
LEMON BUTTERED SEARED SCALLOPS
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the scallops on a paper towel-lined sheet tray and pat dry. Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper.
- Preheat a large nonstick saute pan on medium-high heat, then add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the scallops and sear on one side until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently turn the scallops over and add the Lemon Butter, basting the scallops by gently spooning the melting butter over the top, for about 1 minute.
- Add the wine and lemon juice and allow the scallops to simmer until they are cooked through, another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the scallops to a platter and sprinkle with the chives.
- Combine the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt in a medium bowl and stir until smooth. Spoon the butter onto the lower third of a piece of plastic wrap. Fold the plastic wrap over the butter and use a spatula to compress the butter into a log about 5 inches long and 2 inches wide. Twist both ends of the plastic wrap to seal the butter inside. Refrigerate the butter until firm, at least 30 minutes, before using.
PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LEMON
Sea scallops seared in olive oil require little embellishment.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pat scallops dry with paper towels, and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the scallops to skillet and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining scallops, adding more oil to the skillet as needed. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges on the side.
PAN-SEARED LEMON AND GARLIC SCALLOPS
Scallops have a reputation for being hard to cook correctly, but this recipe is really fast, easy, and oh so tasty. The key is high heat for the sear, a good nonstick pan, and clarified butter. Pairs well with risotto.
Provided by Brian Genest
Categories Seafood Shellfish Scallops
Time 1h20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place scallops in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Combine 5 tablespoons warm butter, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl; whisk until combined. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- At the same time, remove scallops from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, making sure it does not smoke. Brush scallops with garlic mixture and add to the pan. Cook until the bottoms begin to sear and turn golden, about 2 minutes. Flip scallops, brush with garlic mixture, and cook another 2 minutes. Remove scallops from the heat and let them continue to cook while they rest, off the heat, for 5 more minutes. Plate and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 232.4 mg, Fat 52.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 31.7 g, Sodium 1647.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LEMON ORZO RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by Iggiewoman
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion to pan; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in pasta, broth, wine, and thyme; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente. Stir in chopped chives and lemon juice. Keep warm. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops evenly with salt and pepper. Add seasoned scallops to pan. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Serve with pasta mixture.
CREAMY PAN-ROASTED SCALLOPS WITH FRESH TOMATOES
In this homage to a classic dish at Grand Central Oyster Bar in New York, scallops are quickly poached in a creamy, piquant tomato sauce that's spiked with Worcestershire and celery seed. If you want to work a little ahead, you can make the sauce through Step 2, and leave it in the pan, covered for an hour or two. Reheat it before adding the scallops in Step 3. Then serve the scallops right away, with some bread or rice to soak up every last drop of the herby, savory sauce.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories seafood, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high and add the butter, letting it melt. Add shallots, celery seeds and a pinch each salt and pepper, and cook until the shallots are tender and opaque, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook until jammy, 9 to 13 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium-high and stir in vermouth. Cook until about a third of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Add Worcestershire and cream, and simmer, reducing heat if needed and stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens enough to coat a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Season scallops with salt and pepper, and add to the pan. Cook, uncovered, until scallops are just cooked through and opaque, 3 to 6 minutes, depending on the size of the scallops. Stir in chives and celery leaves. Serve immediately, garnished with more chives and celery leaves.
QUICK PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in lemon juice and cook until evaporated, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits, about 3 minutes.
- Place scallops 1/2 inch apart in the skillet. Cook until browned on the bottom, about 1 minute. Flip and continue cooking until the second side is deeply browned, about 1 minute more.
- Transfer scallops to a serving plate; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 285.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality scallops. The fresher the scallops, the better they will taste. Look for scallops that are plump and have a slightly briny smell.
- Pat the scallops dry before searing them. This will help them to brown evenly and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- Sear the scallops in a hot skillet with a little oil. Do not overcrowd the pan, or the scallops will steam instead of sear.
- Cook the scallops for only a few minutes per side. Overcooked scallops will become tough and rubbery.
- Serve the scallops immediately. They are best enjoyed hot out of the pan.
Conclusion:
Pan-seared scallops are a quick, easy, and delicious meal. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that is both elegant and easy to make, give pan-seared scallops a try. You won't be disappointed.
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