Description
A delightful Scallops with Risotto recipe that captures the essence of coastal Italian cuisine, featuring tender scallops and creamy risotto.
Ingredients
- Scallops
- Risotto rice
- Mushrooms
- Shallots
- Garlic
- White wine
- Parmesan cheese
- Butter
- Lemon
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add mushrooms and cook until soft.
- Stir in the risotto rice and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add white wine, stirring constantly until absorbed.
- Add vegetable or chicken stock gradually, stirring until the rice is cooked and creamy.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear scallops in lemon butter until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve scallops over the risotto with a drizzle of lemon butter sauce.
Notes
For people with diabetes, look for sugar-free alternatives to keep the dish diabetic-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg