Dinner for 3
Brown Butter Scallop Risotto
Creamy Parmesan risotto cooks beside browned-butter scallops and garlicky greens for a complete skillet dinner.
Typical price
$27.88for 4 servings
$6.97 per serving$27.88 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.97Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.21Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Scallops$14.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $14.99Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $20.91 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spiritsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 clove minced garlic or 1 minced shallot
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 3 ish cups of chicken broth
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
- 1 lb jumbo scallops
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 4 cups spinach or kale
- 3 tbsp butter
Steps
- Warm the chicken broth in a saucepan over low heat and keep it hot.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the rice, toast for 2 minutes, add the wine, and cook until nearly absorbed.
- Add the hot broth 1 cup at a time, stirring often and adding more after each addition is absorbed, for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Stir the Parmesan into the creamy rice and keep it warm.
- Heat the grapeseed oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, sear the scallops for 2 to 3 minutes per side, and cook until they reach 145 F.
- Melt the remaining butter in the skillet, add the olive oil, garlic, and greens, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes before serving with the risotto.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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