Hey there, foodie friends! Today I’m super excited to share one of my absolute favorite seafood recipes that never fails to impress dinner guests. Trust me, this Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce and Garlic Risotto is about to become your new go-to dish when you want to feel fancy without spending hours in the kitchen! 💁♀️
First things first – let’s talk ingredients (serves 4):
– 16 large sea scallops (get the good ones, honey!)
– 2 cups Arborio rice
– 4 tablespoons butter (don’t be shy!)
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 shallot, finely chopped
– 1 cup white wine (one for the dish, one for the chef 😉)
– 4 cups seafood stock
– 1 lemon
– Fresh parsley
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Olive oil
Okay queens, let’s get cooking! First, you’ll want to pat those scallops dry like they’re your face after a hot yoga class – moisture is NOT our friend here! Season them with salt and pepper, then set aside.
For the risotto (because we’re fancy like that):
1. Sauté shallots and half the garlic in 2 tablespoons butter until fragrant
2. Add rice and toast for 2 minutes
3. Pour in wine and let it reduce (while taking a sip yourself, obviously)
4. Gradually add warm stock, stirring constantly until creamy perfection
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Now for the star of the show:
1. Heat olive oil in a pan until smoking hot
2. Sear scallops for 2-3 minutes each side until golden brown
3. Remove scallops and in the same pan, add remaining butter, garlic, and lemon juice
4. Let it simmer until slightly reduced
Plate it up by laying that creamy risotto down first, top with your perfectly seared scallops, and drizzle with that heavenly lemon butter sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge because we’re not savages! 💅
Y’all, when I tell you this dish is restaurant-quality, I mean it! My husband literally begs for this meal, and my mother-in-law (bless her heart) had to admit it was better than her cooking!
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Pro tip: Pair this with a crisp Pinot Grigio and thank me later! Until next time, keep cooking and staying fabulous! 👩🍳✨
