Lime Scallops And Orzo

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb orzo pasta
• 4 dill sprigs
• 1/3 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 lb bay scallops (cut into 1/2-inch chunks) or 1 lb sea scallops (cut into 1/2-inch chunks)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lime zest, finely grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Recipe

• 1 fill a large pot 3/4 with water and bring to a boil. add orzo and dill sprigs and cook until orzo is al dente (about 10 minutes), or according to package directions. remove 1 cup cooking water. drain orzo. remove and discard dill sprigs.
• 2 coat a wok with cooking spray, add the oil, and place over medium-high heat. when hot, add carrot and stir-fry for 1 minute.
• 3 add scallops, orzo and reserved cooking water and cook, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has been evaporated and scallops are opaque throughout (4 - 5 minutes).
• 4 stir in pepper, chopped dill, lime juice, lime zest, and garlic.