Seared Scallops With Orzo And Rice Pilaf Recipes

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PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LEMON ORZO

From Cooking Light, July, 2007. "Sear the scallops while the orzo cooks. Serve this easy but impressive meal with a green salad, garlic bread, and a crisp white wine."

Provided by picky-picky

Categories     Lemon

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12



Pan-Seared Scallops With Lemon Orzo image

Steps:

  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Coat pan with cooking spray.
  • Add onion to pan; saute 3 minutes.
  • Stir in pasta, broth, wine, and thyme; bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente.
  • Stir in chopped chives and lemon juice.
  • Keep warm.
  • Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops evenly with salt and pepper and add them to the pan; cook 3 minutes on each side until desired degree of doneness.
  • Serve with pasta mixture.
  • Serving size is 4 1/2 oz. scallops and about 3/4 cup pasta mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.8, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 836.9, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 27.6

cooking spray
1/2 cup onion, chopped, can use prechopped
1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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