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Scallop Piccata on a Bed of Orzo

Scallop Piccata on an Orzo Bed

There is a lot of great flavor in this tasty and filling dish. The Scallops are best fresh and are often available at high quality fish markets. Visit our Zone Pasta section to order Zone PastaRx Orzo.
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1 Serving NA

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Zone PastaRx Orzo
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dr. Sears’ Zone Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt & pepper
  • 2 oz Dry sea scallops - chopped into several pieces
  • 2 Tbsp White wine
  • 2 Tbsp Clam juice
  • 1/2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Capers - rinsed and chopped
  • 1/2 Tbsp Chopped fresh parsley - or 1/2 tsp dried
  • 1 cup Green beans - on the side

Nutrition

Calories

346

Carbohydrates

34g

Fat

10g

Fiber

5g

Protein

24g

Instructions

  1. Prepare orzo as directed. Set aside.
  2. Steam the green beans as a side dish.
  3. Meanwhile sprinkle scallops on both sides with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat 1 tsp of the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add the scallops.
  5. Cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes total(size dependent).
  6. Whisk wine, clam juice and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
  7. Cook garlic in the pan over medium-high heat using 1/2 tsp olive oil, stirring often, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Add the wine mixture; bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  9. Stir in lemon juice, capers and cook, 1 to 2 minutes.
  10. Return the scallops to the pan, add the orzo and cook, stirring gently, until heated through and coated with the sauce, 1-2 minutes.
  11. Stir in parsley and serve immediately.

Zone Products In This Recipe:

Dr. Sears’ Zone PastaRx® Orzo - 1 Package

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Dr. Sears’ Zone Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 16.9 fl oz bottle

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