Lemon Orzo With Pan-seared Scallops

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 quarts chicken stock, heated to a boil
• 1 1/2 lbs orzo pasta, dried
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 3 ounces fresh chives, washed & snipped
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• salt
• pepper or crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
• 1/8 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
• lemon wedge

Recipe

• 1 place the stock in a saucepan, and heat to a boil.
• 2 add the orzo, reduced to heat & simmer until cooked al dente, approximately 7 to 8 minutes,.
• 3 drain and rinse under cold water.
• 4 in a saucepan, heat the oil and add the cooked orzo and the remaining ingredients.
• 5 toss to combine, season to tatse.
• 6 then, heat oil in a another large cast-iron skillet ove medium-high heat.
• 7 sprinkle scallops evenly with salt and pepper.
• 8 add scallops to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
• 9 season again, as needed; serve immediately with some fresh chopped parsely, if you choose.
• 10 enjoy!