LEMON ORZO WITH PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS

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I toasted the orzo in a 350ºF oven, for 10 minutes and then continued to cook according to manufacturer's suggestions. This is a combination of a couple of recipes and I hope you like them, at least try them, puleeze. ;)

Provided by Manami

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 quarts white chicken stock, heated to a boil
1 1/2 lbs orzo pasta, dried
2 tablespoons peanut oil
3 ounces fresh chives, washed & snipped
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt
white pepper or crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
1/8 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Place the stock in a saucepan, and heat to a boil.
  • Add the orzo, reduced to heat & simmer until cooked al dente, approximately 7 to 8 minutes,.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • In a saucepan, heat the oil and add the cooked orzo and the remaining ingredients.
  • Toss to combine, season to tatse.
  • Then, heat oil in a another large cast-iron skillet ove medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle scallops evenly with salt and pepper.
  • Add scallops to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
  • Season again, as needed; serve immediately with some fresh chopped parsely, if you choose.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1045, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 70.7, Sodium 1042.7, Carbohydrate 150.2, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 11.2, Protein 63.8

Altaf Gameor
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This is the best lemon orzo recipe I've ever tried. The scallops were perfectly cooked and the lemon orzo was light and flavorful.


OWYWETEYUW IWEYEY
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the lemon orzo was still delicious. I would cook the scallops for a shorter amount of time next time.


Carlyle Greenidge
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I'm allergic to scallops, so I substituted shrimp instead. The dish turned out great!


Fatima Saud
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I would prefer a simpler recipe next time.


Ambrose Agu
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the lemon orzo was delicious.


Alice Verano
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The instructions were a bit unclear, but I was able to figure it out. The dish turned out great in the end.


Ferdous Shaon
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of scallops and lemon orzo.


Depresso Expresso
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would reduce the amount of salt in the recipe next time.


Gertrudis Palomo
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The scallops were a bit gritty, but the lemon orzo was delicious.


Chimaobi Frank
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The scallops were juicy and the lemon orzo was perfectly al dente.


Shopno Baz
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This is my new favorite seafood recipe. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the lemon orzo was light and flavorful.


Lara Sha
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I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon orzo was the perfect complement to the scallops.


Asif Jutt
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The lemon orzo was bland. I would add more lemon juice and zest next time.


Ghgh Fgfg
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the scallops and the lemon orzo.


Rajitha Priyankara
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the lemon orzo was still tasty.


ahmed yas
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I substituted shrimp for the scallops and it was still delicious. The lemon orzo was the perfect side dish.


Bwambya Chongo
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great!


Muhammad Yunas
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Absolutely delicious! The scallops were perfectly seared and the lemon orzo was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.