Jumbo Seared Scallops and Wild Rice

Jumbo Seared Scallops and Wild Rice

This is a perfect combination – Jumbo Seared Scallops and Wild Rice.

If you have access to a fresh fish market like we do in Seattle, jumbo sea scallops are pretty easy to find. Searing scallops is a perfect way to prepare scallops. This recipe is simple to make but has a complex flavor. Wild rice if full of nutrients and the scallops will compliment its buttery texture. Let me walk you through the simple steps to make this fantastic dish.

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 pastured raised 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!

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Jumbo Seared Scallops and Wild Rice

This is a perfect combination - Jumbo Seared Scallops and Wild Rice. If you have access to a fresh fish market like we do in Seattle, jumbo sea scallops are pretty easy to find. Searing is a perfect way to prepare scallops. This recipe is simple to make but has a complex flavor. Wild rice if full of nutrients and the scallops will compliment the buttery texture of the rice. Let me walk you through the simple steps to make this fantastic dish - I think you'll love it.

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Course

Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish

Cuisine

American, Mediterranean

Prep Time

10

Cook Time

45

Servings

MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 6 Large Sea Scallops
• 3/4 Cup Wild Rice
• 1 Whole Red Onion
• 4 Cloves garlic
• 4 Cups Vegetable Broth

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Cuisine American, Mediterranean Prep Time 10 Cook Time 45 Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 6 Large Sea Scallops 3/4 Cup Wild Rice 1 Whole Red Onion 4 Cloves garlic 4 Cups Vegetable Broth

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Instructions

1. Start by adding some flavorful vegetable broth to a medium sized pot

   
2. Next, add some extra virgin olive oil to a cast iron pan. I like to add a few tablespoons of grass fed ghee. 

   
3. 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

   
4. 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.

   
5. Plate your wild rice in the center of the dinner plate. Make sure to pat your scallops until they are fully dry

   
6. 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.

   
7. Finally, plate your scallops around the wild rice. I typically give 2-3 per person. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!