Here is a recipe I created using an already seasoned Porcini Risotto from D’allesandro. It’s very simple to make, and you only need water or broth, and about 20 minutes to cook. It comes out nice and creamy without having to add extra cream or cheese. If you want to give it a try, you can buy it right here!
Seared Scallops with Funghi Porcini Risotto
4 cups cooked D’allesandro Funghi Porcini Risotto
12 sea scallops, patted dry
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons grapeseed
Scallion oil or extra virgin olive oil, for garnish
Shaved parmesan, for garnish
2 tablespoons chile threads, for garnish
Cook Funghi Porcini Risotto according to package instructions.
Pat the scallops on both sides with paper towel, then season with salt and pepper.
Heat grapeseed oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat, then sear scallops on both sides until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Do not overcook.
Place on paper towel to drain excess oil.
To serve, place some risotto on each plate and drizzle scallion oil or extra virgin olive oil around the plate.
Sprinkle with shaved parmesan and place three scallops on each plate. Top with a pinch of chile threads and serve.
Makes 4 servings
Let me know if you make it at home and how it turns out!
This sounds amazing! But I am not fancy enough to eat scallops…yet.
Hahahah..well you can do it without the scallops and it will be just as tasty!
I love scallops and think this sounds heavenly!
Thank you very much for the kind words!
ooo yum. I love scallops!
The oil really looks so pretty and interesting! Did you make it?
I sure did…You blanch chives and basil in boiling salted water for about 1 minute…cool it off and squeeze out the water. Put the stuff in a blender with oil, then pour the oil through a coffee filter…boom! :o)
MH
Nice!
Looks and sounds amazing! Nice work.
Thank you very much!!!
MH
This sounds delicious!!! Writing down the recipe & can’t wait to try it.
Woohoo! Take a picture when you make it and let me see!
MH
Looks delish, but im one of those lazy cooks, if it’s not ingredients i will find in my regular store, i wont look for it and then wont make the dish. 🙂
Hahahah nothing wrong with that!
MH
them scallops are classified as restaurant food only around here. lol
Replace scallops with BACON! you will still have a winner.
MH
now You’re talking my language!
This looks mega delicious! I’m cooking a risotto this weekend and this has inspired me to add scallops into the mix! Thanks 🙂
Sounds good to me! Take a picture and let me know how it turns out!
MH
Looks like I have dinner tonight, though I’ll need to make my own risotto. I’ll just have to break out those dried porcini from Italy that my parents brought when they last visited me. Yum! Plus, I’ve been jonesing for scallops. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the like. Your food is gorgeous! I am now a follower. If you like what you see on my blog, I’d love a follow back.
I’m going to take a vacation to wherever you are so that you may make this for me. 🙂
You are welcome to Chicago anytime!
MH
I’m on my way!! Please have my dinner warm and ready. 🙂
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