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HomeRecipesPan-Seared Scallops on Saffron Risotto
Pan-Seared Scallops on Saffron Risotto
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Pan-Seared Scallops on Saffron Risotto

Golden, perfectly carmelized wild sea scallops served over a luxurious, rich saffron-infused Arborio rice bowl.

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Recipe Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Arborio Rice
  • 0.5 tsp Saffron Threads
  • 4 cups Simmering Vegetable Stock
  • 8 Dry Wild Sea Scallops
  • 2 tbsp Ghee (for scallop sear)
  • 0.5 cup Dry White Wine
  • 0.5 cup Freshly Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Step-by-step Directions

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  1. 1

    Saffron broth: Steep saffron threads in warm simmering stock.

  2. 2

    Risotto: Sauté shallots, toast arborio rice, deglaze with white wine, and add stock slowly ladle-by-ladle, stirring continuously for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Scallops: Pat scallops dry, season with flaky salt, and sear in a smoking hot cast iron with butter for exactly 2 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Serve: Fold parmesan into risotto, spoon onto a shallow bowl, and place scallops gracefully on top.

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📋 Recipe Details

Difficulty:HARD
Prep duration:40 mins
Cook duration:15 mins
Calories count:540 kcal

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving
Amount per servingCalories
540
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g
27%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Cholesterol 81mg
27%
Sodium 594mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 61g
22%
Dietary Fiber 9g
32%
Total Sugars 12g
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Protein 27g
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories. Used for general nutrition advice.

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