Scallops with Orzo

Name: Scallops with Orzo
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: ½ cup chopped onion; 1 cup uncooked orzo ((another small pasta may be substituted)); 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; ½ cup dry white wine; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1½ pounds sea scallops; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Scallops with Orzo is a light yet elegant dinner made with golden-seared sea scallops served over lemony orzo cooked with white wine, herbs, and fresh chives. This restaurant-style recipe comes together quickly and is perfect for both weeknights and entertaining.

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Ingredients

4 servings

½ cup chopped onion
1 cup uncooked orzo ((another small pasta may be substituted))
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
½ cup dry white wine
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1½ pounds sea scallops
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps

Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with nonstick spray. Add the onion to the pan; sauté for 3 minutes.
Stir in the pasta, broth, wine and thyme; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is al dente.
Stir in the chopped chives and lemon juice. Keep warm.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the scallops evenly with salt and pepper. Add the scallops to the pan; cook for 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
Serve with the the pasta mixture.