Seared Scallops with Creamy Orzo

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    seared scallops creamy orzo

    Recipe by Rochelle Palermo

    • 4Servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup orzo
    • 1 tbsp. olive oil
    • 12 large scallops
    • 3/4 cup mascarpone
    • baby arugula leaves and chopped fresh chives, for garnish

    Preparation

    In saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook orzo until al dente, about 7 minutes; drain, reserving 3 tbsp. cooking water. In large skillet, heat oil over high. Cook scallops until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. In saucepan, stir orzo, pasta water and mascarpone; season. Divide among plates; top with seasoned scallops, arugula and chives. 

    Be a Sauce Boss: Save some of that pasta cooking water—a splash of the salty stuff is a great way to loosen any too-thick sauce.