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Scallop Rockefeller Risotto

with spinach and crispy fried onions

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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You may not have the money to be handing out dimes to school children, but you'll eat like a Rockefeller with this dinner. Succulent scallops nestle in a bed of creamy risotto, with the great flavors of Rockefeller (the oysters, not the rich family): fresh spinach, cheese, crispy onions. (Still confused about who was handing out dimes to school children? That's what the Internet is for!) Tip: Want to get the most juice out of your lemon? Before cutting, microwave the lemon for 15-20 seconds to "soften" the fruit. Then, gently roll the softened fruit on your work surface while pressing on it with your palm. Finally, give yourself some serious mechanical advantage by placing a cut half in between the arms of a pair of tongs to make squeezing much easier.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 8 oz. Scallops
  • 1 Lemon
  • 3⅗ oz. Arborio Rice
  • 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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    2 oz. Grated Parmesan
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    1 oz. Light Cream Cheese
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    1 oz. Butter
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    1 oz. Crispy Fried Onions
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    660
  • Carbohydrates
    60g
  • Net Carbs
    58g
  • Fat
    33g
  • Protein
    32g
  • Sodium
    1810mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

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

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, until scallops reach a minimum internal temperature.

  • If using salmon fillets, pat dry and season flesh side with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as scallops in Step 4, cooking skin side up first, until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.

  • If using chicken breasts, pat dry, and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instruction as scallops in Step 4, cooking until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.

  • If using NY strip steak, pat dry, and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as scallops in Step 4, cooking until steak reaches a minimum internal temperature, 9-11 minutes per side. Halve to serve.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Halve lemon. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Coarsely crush crispy onions.

    Mince garlic.

    Pat scallops dry. Scallops will vary in amount as they are portioned by weight. Don't worry, the sweet flavor and tender texture will be the same.

  2. 2

    Start the Risotto

    Place a medium pot over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add garlic to hot pot and stir constantly until aromatic, 30-60 seconds.

    Add rice and stir occasionally until toasted and opaque, 1-2 minutes.

    Stir in 1 cup water, mirepoix base, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, cook undisturbed, 4 minutes.

    Stir in 1 cup water. Return to a simmer. Once simmering, cook until liquid is almost all absorbed, 13-15 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  3. 3

    Finish the Risotto

    Add spinach, Parmesan (reserve 1 Tbsp. for garnish), butter, cream cheese, 2 tsp. lemon juice, 1/4 tsp. salt. and a pinch of pepper to pot with risotto.

    Stir until spinach is wilted, 30-60 seconds.

    Cover and set aside.

  4. 4

    Cook the Scallops

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add scallops to hot pan and cook until lightly browned and scallops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 1-2 minutes per side.

    Remove from burner.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping risotto with scallops and garnishing with crispy onions and remaining Parmesan. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

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