Seared Scallops with Lemon Orzo

Ingredients

• 1 lb scallops
• 1 cup orzo
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 count lemon
• 0.25 cup parmesan
• 1 bunch parsley
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the orzo according to package directions, then drain.

2. 2

   Toss the hot orzo with butter, lemon zest, and parmesan cheese.

3. 3

   Pat scallops completely dry and season with salt.

4. 4

   Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear scallops for 2 minutes per side until golden.

5. 5

   Serve the scallops over the orzo and garnish with chopped parsley.