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Scallops Over Butternut Squash Risotto
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Scallops Over Butternut Squash Risotto

with Lemon-Sage Brown Butter

Difficulty: 2/3
Italian

What a powerhouse: every element of this recipe goes above and beyond in fitting in as much lush, decadent flavor as can be contained on a plate. It starts with scallops, pan-seared until they’re gloriously golden and tender. They’re perched on top of a butternut squash risotto, which has some seriously luxuriant overtones. A drizzle of sage brown butter sauce ties everything together in nutty, rich splendor—one bite, and you’ll be hooked.

Allergens

Shellfish
Milk

Utensils

Baking Sheet
Paper Towel
Large Pan
Zester
Large Bowl
Small Bowl

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Ingredients
Mushroom Stock Concentrate

Mushroom Stock Concentrate

3 unit

Garlic

Garlic

2 clove

Shallot

Shallot

1 unit

Arborio Rice

Arborio Rice

0.75 cup

Sage

Sage

0.25 ounce

Butternut Squash

Butternut Squash

8 ounce

Lemon

Lemon

1 unit

Scallops

Scallops

8 ounce

Parmesan Cheese

Parmesan Cheese

0.25 cup

Vegetable Oil

Vegetable Oil

4 teaspoon

Butter

Butter

3 tablespoon

Salt

Salt

Pepper

Pepper

Preparation
1
Prep

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine stock concentrates and 4 cups water (7 cups for 4 servings); microwave until hot, 3-5 minutes. Thinly slice garlic. Halve, peel, and mince shallot. Zest and quarter lemon. Pick sage leaves from stems; thinly slice leaves.

2
Cook Risotto

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot. Cook until softened, 1-2 minutes. Add rice; stir until translucent, 1-2 minutes. Add ½ cup stock; stir until liquid has mostly absorbed. Repeat with remaining stock—adding ½ cup at a time and stirring until liquid has mostly absorbed—until rice is al dente and mixture is creamy, 25-30 minutes.

3
Roast Squash

While risotto cooks, toss squash on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.

4
Cook Scallops

Meanwhile, pat scallops dry with paper towels; season generously all over with salt and pepper. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a second large pan over medium-high heat. Add scallops and cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. Turn off heat. Remove scallops from pan and set aside, covered. Wipe out pan.

5
Make Brown Butter and Finish Risotto

Melt 2 TBSP butter (3 TBSP for 4 servings) in pan used for scallops over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until butter is foamy and flecked with amber brown bits, 2-3 minutes. Stir in sage leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice. Turn off heat; carefully transfer to a small bowl. Once risotto is done, stir in roasted squash, lemon zest, Parmesan, 1 TBSP butter, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

6
Finish and Serve

Taste and season risotto with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice if desired. Divide between bowls and top with scallops. Drizzle with brown butter. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition per serving

3138

kJ

Energy (kJ)

750

kcal

Calories

33

g

Fat

16

g

Saturated Fat

93

g

Carbohydrate

8

g

Sugar

7

g

Dietary Fiber

26

g

Protein

90

mg

Cholesterol

1350

mg

Sodium

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