SEARED SCALLOPS OR SHRIMP WITH ORZO RISOTTO

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A rich and gourmet dish without needing a gourmet chef! A delicious recipe from Best of Bridge that makes about 16 scallops or shrimp. This risotto is made with orzo, a small rice-shaped pasta. Serve with asparagus for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     European

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 2/3 cups orzo pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup mushroom, diced
1/3 cup onion, diced
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, diced
1/3 cup red pepper, diced
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 lb large scallops (from Nova Scotia if you can) or 3/4 lb large shrimp
salt & freshly ground black pepper
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions and set aside.
  • In large heavy pot, heat oil and saute mushrooms, onion, sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper until soft.
  • Add stock and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in orzo, parmesan and parsley. Add cream and simmer gently, stirring frequently, until mixture is creamy but not runny, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in very hot pan. Season scallops or shrimp with salt and pepper. For scallops: sear until brown on outside but opaque in the middle. For shrimp: sear until just pink and cooked through.
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese over risotto and top with scallops or shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.9, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 75.8, Sodium 808.8, Carbohydrate 65.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 7, Protein 29.3

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