Okay, my lovely foodies! Let me share this absolutely divine recipe that’s been passed down in my family for generations – our famous Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops with Parmesan Risotto. Trust me, this dish will have your dinner guests thinking you’ve secretly attended culinary school! 😉
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many times this recipe has saved my dinner parties. It’s that perfect combination of fancy-schmancy and totally doable, even if you’re not a kitchen wizard.
Let’s get cooking, shall we?
For the scallops:
– 1 pound large sea scallops
– 4 tablespoons butter (don’t you dare use margarine, honey!)
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– Juice of 1 lemon
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley for garnish
For the risotto:
– 1½ cups Arborio rice
– 5 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup white wine (and one glass for the chef, because why not? 💁♀️)
– 1 small onion, finely diced
– ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan
– 2 tablespoons butter
First things first, let’s tackle that risotto (don’t worry, I’ll hold your hand through this!). Heat your broth in a separate pot and keep it warm. In a large pan, sauté the onions in butter until they’re translucent and fragrant. Add the rice and toast it for about 2 minutes – this is where the magic begins!
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Pour in the wine and stir until absorbed. Then start adding the warm broth, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly. Yes, your arm might get tired, but think of it as your workout for the day! 💪
While the risotto is doing its thing, let’s prepare those scallops. Pat them dry (this is crucial for that gorgeous golden sear), and season with salt and pepper. In a separate pan, melt butter until it’s sizzling hot. Add the scallops and sear for about 2-3 minutes per side until they’re golden brown. Remove them from the pan, add more butter, garlic, and lemon juice to make that heavenly sauce.
Once the risotto is creamy and al dente (about 20-25 minutes), stir in the Parmesan and remaining butter. Plate the risotto, top with those gorgeous scallops, drizzle with the lemon garlic butter sauce, and sprinkle with parsley.
And voilà! You’ve just created a restaurant-worthy dish that’ll have everyone begging for seconds!
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Until next time, keep cooking with love (and butter, always butter)! 😘
