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Lime-Glazed Scallops

with bacon and corn risotto

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Milk

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 8 oz. Cooked Arborio Rice
  • 8 oz. Scallops
  • 4 oz. Corn Kernels
  • 1 Lime
  • 4 Green Onions
  • Info
    1 oz. Creme Fraiche
  • ¾ oz. Crumbled Bacon
  • Info
    ½ oz. Grated Cotija Cheese
  • 0.46 oz. Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    500
  • Carbohydrates
    60g
  • Net Carbs
    56g
  • Fat
    15g
  • Protein
    25g
  • Sodium
    1620mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Medium Pot

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using 16 oz. scallops, follow same instructions as 8 oz. scallops, working in batches if necessary. Scallops will vary in amount as they are portioned by weight. Don't worry, the sweet flavor and tender texture will be the same.

  • If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.

  1. 1

    Crisp Bacon and Prepare Ingredients

    Line a plate with a paper towel.

    Place a medium pot over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add bacon to hot pot and stir occasionally until crisp, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Transfer bacon to towel-lined plate. Reserve pot; no need to wipe clean.

    While bacon crisps, halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.

  2. 2

    Make the Risotto

    Return pot used to crisp bacon to medium heat. Add white portions of green onions and corn to hot pot. Stir occasionally until fragrant, 2-3 minutes.

    Stir in rice, crème fraîche, garlic salt, half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), and 1/2 cup water. Stir occasionally until creamy and heated through, 4-5 minutes.

    Remove from burner. If too thick, add additional 2 Tbsp. water, as needed.

    While risotto cooks, continue recipe.

  3. 3

    Cook the Scallops

    Pat scallops dry and season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper. Scallops will vary in amount as they are portioned by weight. Don't worry, the sweet flavor and tender texture will be the same.

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add scallops to hot pan and cook until browned and scallops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 1-2 minutes per side.

    Transfer scallops to a plate. Wipe pan clean and reserve.

  4. 4

    Make Sauce and Finish Dish

    Return pan used to cook scallops to medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, and lime juice to hot pan. Stir often until sauce slightly thickens, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping risotto with scallops and garnishing with sauce, bacon, remaining cheese, and green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!

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