Description
Savor the delightful flavors of Champagne Risotto with Brown Butter Scallops. This dish features tender scallops paired with creamy risotto, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large fresh sea scallops
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken broth, preferably low-sodium
- 1/2 cup white wine, such as sauvignon blanc
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking the scallops
Instructions
- Heat chicken broth in a saucepan over low heat to prepare the risotto base.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté finely chopped shallots and minced garlic in the skillet for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup of Arborio rice, cooking for 1-2 minutes until slightly translucent.
- Pat the scallops dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- In a separate skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter along with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the scallops in a single layer, cooking them for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the scallops and set aside after cooking.
- In the skillet where the scallops were cooked, reduce heat and add the last 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to brown it.
- Pour 1/2 cup of white wine into the risotto, stirring until mostly absorbed.
- Gradually add warm chicken broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently for about 18-20 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Plate the creamy risotto and top with the cooked scallops, drizzling with brown butter.
Notes
For best results, use large fresh scallops for a tender texture.
Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preference.
Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor and presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg