
Pan Seared Scallops With Lemon Orzo
Golden-seared scallops served alongside a refreshing lemon-herb orzo pasta for a restaurant-quality meal.
⏱ 10 min prep · 15 min cookServes 2480 cal · 30g proteinpescatarian okhigh protein
Ingredients
- 10 count scallops
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 count lemon
- 0.5 bunch parsley
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- 1
Cook orzo in chicken broth until tender; drain and stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- 2
Pat scallops extremely dry with paper towels.
- 3
Heat olive oil and butter in a heavy skillet over high heat.
- 4
Sear scallops for 2 minutes per side until a golden crust forms.
- 5
Serve immediately over the lemon orzo.
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