Scallops And Wild Rice Recipes

RISOTTO WITH WILD MUSHROOMS AND SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Place a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with a 2-count of oil. When the oil is hot, sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper and brown well on both sides, about 2 minutes. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm while you make the risotto.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Drizzle in another 2-count of olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until soft. Toss in the mushrooms and herbs and cook until the mushrooms lose their liquid and are lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the rice and stir 2 minutes to coat with the oil; the grains will turn opaque. Season again. Stir in the wine and cook 1 minute to evaporate the alcohol.
• Now pour in 1 cup of the warm stock and stir with a wooden spoon until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid. Add another cup of stock. Continue in this way, stirring constantly and adding the stock 1 cup at a time, allowing the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more. (You may not need all of the stock; the risotto is done when it is slightly firm but creamy.) Fold in the scallops with the last cup of stock to warm them up. When the risotto is cooked, fold in the butter and cheese, and drizzle with a little more olive oil. Serve hot. Garnish with parsley.

CAJUN SCALLOPS AND RICE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the scallion whites and jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water, the rice, bay leaf and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low; stir, then cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the greens. Cover and set aside.
• Season the scallops with salt and sprinkle one side with the Cajun seasoning. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil, then the scallops, spice-side down; cook until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until just cooked through, about 1 minute.
• Stir the parsley and scallion greens into the rice and season with salt. Serve with the scallops and lemon wedges.

JUMBO SEARED SCALLOPS AND WILD RICE

Steps:

• Start by adding some flavorful vegetable broth to a medium sized pot
• Next, add some extra virgin olive oil to a cast iron pan. I like to add a few tablespoons of grass fed ghee.
• Add your red onion. I like to chop half of the onion and cut the other half in half-moon shape. Cook down the onion until translucent. 3-5 minutes later, add chopped garlic
• Stir your rice often to ensure it doesn't burn. Once rice is fully cooked (usually 30 minutes or so). Add rice to your onion mixture in the cast iron pan.
• Plate your wild rice in the center of the dinner plate. Make sure to pat your scallops until they are fully dry
• Now its time to sear your scallops. Make sure they are dry, add some pasture raised ghee to your cast iron. Place the scallops on the hot surface. You'll want to sear each side for 2-3 minutes. Don't move the scallops once you place them. This will give your scallops that perfect brown sear.
• Finally, plate your scallops around the wild rice. I typically give 2-3 per person. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!

CAJUN WILD RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the wild rice, chicken broth, water, sausage, onion, mushrooms and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat, and stir in the cream of mushroom soup. It's that easy!

CREAMED SCALLOPS AND MUSHROOMS WITH RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; sauté until just opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer scallops to bowl.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add mushrooms, 1/2 cup green onions and cayenne to skillet. Sauté until mushrooms are tender and brown, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle flour into skillet; stir 30 seconds. Add clam juice and cream; simmer until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add scallops. Stir until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place rice in shallow bowl; top with scallop mixture, then 1/4 cup green onions.