Seared Scallops With Basil Risotto Recipes

CREAMY BASIL RISOTTO WITH SEARED SEA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in a heavy saucepan, then add the onions and cook until they are translucent.
• Add the rice and stir until it is well coated with the butter, following with the white wine, and stir continually over medium heat until it is absorbed.
• Stir in half the basil, chopped fine.
• Start to add 1/2 cup of hot broth, stirring as it is absorbed.
• Continue in this manner, adding ladles full of hot broth, and stirring continuously for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked, but remains slightly firm to the teeth.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove from the heat, add the remaining butter, the rest of the basil chopped fine, and the Parmesan cheese.
• Serve, topping each bowl of risotto with 3 seared sea scallops and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
• When the risotto is almost cooked, heat the butter and olive oil until very ot.
• Arrange the scallops in the pan and cook for 2 minutes or until brown on one side.
• Turn, and cook an additional 2 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve on top of the risotto.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BASIL RISOTTO

Steps:

• Step 1: Combine 2 cups pineapple juice and 1 1/2 cups broth in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover with a lid and remove from the heat.
• Step 2: Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan set over medium-low heat. Add 1/3 cups minced onion and 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/4 cups rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Step 3: Add a ladle of the hot juice mixture to the saucepan and cook, stirring, until the liquid is fully absorbed. Continue adding the hot liquid to the saucepan, one ladle at a time and stirring intermittently, until the rice is no longer crunchy, about 30 minutes.
• Step 4: Stir in 3/4 cups Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, then turn off the heat and stir in 3 tablespoons basil.
• Step 5: Pat 1 pound scallops dry, then season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet set over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add half the scallops and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Flip the scallops once, then tilt the skillet and baste them with the oil. Continue cooking thescallops an additional 1 minute, until no longer translucent. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining scallops, adding more oil as needed.
• Step 6: Divide the risotto among serving plates and top with the scallops. Garnish with microgreens and serve.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BASIL RISOTTO

Steps:

• Combine the pineapple juice and broth in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover with a lid and remove from the heat.
• Heat the butter in a large saucepan set over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add a ladle of the hot juice mixture to the saucepan and cook, stirring, until the liquid is fully absorbed. Continue adding the hot liquid to the saucepan, one ladle at a time and stirring intermittently, until the rice is no longer crunchy, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, then turn off the heat and stir in the basil. Set aside, covered, while you cook the scallops.
• Pat the scallops dry, then season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a medium skillet set over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add half the scallops and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Flip the scallops once, then tilt the skillet and baste them with the oil. Continue cooking the scallops an additional 1 minute, until no longer translucent. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining scallops, adding more oil as needed.
• Divide the risotto among serving plates and top with the scallops.
• Garnish with microgreens and serve.

SCALLOP RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat the stock in a medium saucepan over medium heat; lower the heat so the stock stays warm without simmering.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 1 minute. Add the rice, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is coated and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine and cook, stirring constantly, until completely absorbed, about 1 minute.
• Ladle about 1/4 cup hot stock into the risotto and cook, stirring, until absorbed. Continue to add the stock in additions of about 1/4 cup, gradually working up to 1/2-cup additions, stirring until absorbed before adding more. Continue adding broth and stirring until the rice is tender and creamy, about 18 minutes. (You may have leftover stock, or may need to add a little water if you run out; this will depend on your rice.)
• While the rice cooks, trim the woody end of the asparagus off and cut the stalks into 3/4-inch pieces.
• Once the rice is cooked, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the asparagus, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the Parmesan, lemon juice and lemon zest, stirring until the risotto is creamy. Add a splash of water to loosen, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
• Heat a medium nonstick skillet over high heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet. Cook, undisturbed, until browned and crisp on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the scallops and continue to cook until just cooked through, about 1 more minute. Transfer to a plate.
• Divide the risotto between bowls and top with the scallops; sprinkle with chives and more Parmesan.

STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• Rise scallops and score diagonally.
• In a wok, heat oil, garlic and lime leaves on high heat until oil bubbles.
• Add scallops, mushrooms, bamboo shoots and oyster sauce. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes or until scallops are cooked.
• Mix in basil and serve on a bed of steamed cabbage.

SEARED SCALLOPS OR SHRIMP WITH ORZO RISOTTO

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.