Simple pan-seared lemon butter scallops served over delicious Parmesan risotto. Scallops over risotto has never been easier.

Serve this easy but impressive meal with a green salad, garlic bread, and a crisp white wine. Tip: Sear the scallops while the orzo cooks.

By: MaryAnn Dwyer, The Beach House Kitchen Ingredients Scallops 1 1/4 lb. (about 16) sea scallops 2 Tbsp. olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Orzo Piccata 3 Tbsp. butter 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup orzo pasta 1/3 cup dry white wine 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp. lemon zest 1/4 cup capers fresh chopped parsley for garnish, if … Continued

This Scallop Pasta with fresh corn, sun dried tomatoes, and pesto is a true taste of summer! Mascarpone adds a touch of creaminess. while pan fried capers add a crisp, briny finish. A seafood lovers dream!

Pan Seared Scallops with Orzo Piccata - The Beach House Kitchen

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Scallops are such an easy and underrated weeknight meal, and I know this from experience: I never seem to think about them as a dinner option, but when I do it’s always a slap-hand-to-forehead kind of moment. Scallops sear in mere seconds, and while whipping up a beurre blanc (a.k.a. white butter sauce) may seem intimidating to the uninitiated, it’s actually one of the easiest and tastiest classic sauces to know.

Is there anything better than seafood pasta? In this recipe – seared scallops with lemon caper orzo – a briny, salty, creamy lemon caper sauce and seared scallops create the ultimate comfort meal.

Scallops and risotto, quite probably the most perfect meal when you can get fresh scallops!

Try this amazing scallops recipe that is quick and delicious. Seared scallops mixed with Orzo, peppers, tomatoes and arugula.