Meal Kit
Culinary Collection
Seared Scallops with French Onion Risotto
and Parmesan cheese crisps
Prep & Cook Time: 50-60 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Milk
In Your Box (serves 2)
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- 8 oz. Scallops
- ¾ cup Arborio Rice
- 3 oz. Peas
- 1 oz. Caramelized Onion Jam
- 2 Green Onions
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- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving) 2PZykB39
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Calories730
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Carbohydrates79g
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Net Carbs73g
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Fat33g
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Protein29g
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Sodium1650mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 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
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Prepare Ingredients and Make Parmesan Crisps
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.
Make two piles of half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for risotto) on prepared baking sheet. Gently spread into 3-4" circle.Bake in hot oven until golden brown and bubbling, 7-9 minutes.Let crisps cool, 5 minutes.While Parmesan crisps bake, start risotto. -
Start the Risotto
Place a medium pot over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add white portions of green onions 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. Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, cook undisturbed, 4 minutes.Stir in another 1 cup water. Return to a simmer. Once simmering, cook until liquid is almost all absorbed, 13-15 minutes. -
Finish the Risotto
Add cream sauce base, peas, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pot. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, cook until beginning to thicken, 3-4 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in remaining Parmesan and butter until combined. Cover and set aside. -
Cook the Scallops
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.
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 and transfer scallops to plate. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook scallops to medium heat. Add 2 Tbsp. water, chicken demi-glace, and onion jam to hot pan.Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping risotto with scallops and garnishing with Parmesan crisps (breaking up if desired), green portions of green onions, and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!
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