Jul 14 2026
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Seared Scallops Recipe

Inspired by Via Italian Table
Time45m
Serves4

Fresh all natural seared sea scallops with a hot honey glaze, served with a corn, carmelized onion, bacon, and mascarpone risotto

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Ingredients

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For the Seared Scallops

For the Risotto

Method

For the Seared Scallops

  1. 1

    Prepare the Scallops

    Pat the sea scallops dry with paper towels. This helps in achieving a good sear.

  2. 2

    Season the Scallops

    Sprinkle salt and black pepper on both sides of the scallops.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  4. 4

    Sear the Scallops

    Place the scallops in the skillet, ensuring they are not crowded. Sear for about 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and sear for another 1-2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add Hot Honey

    Remove the scallops from the skillet and drizzle with hot honey before serving.

For the Risotto

  1. 6

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the grease in the pot.

  2. 7

    Sauté the Onion

    In the same pot, add the chopped yellow onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 8

    Toast the Rice

    Add the Arborio rice to the pot and toast for about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.

  4. 9

    Add Broth Gradually

    Begin adding the chicken broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently. Allow the rice to absorb the broth before adding more. Continue until the rice is creamy and al dente, about 18-20 minutes.

  5. 10

    Stir in Remaining Ingredients

    Once the rice is cooked, stir in the corn kernels, mascarpone cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, salt, pepper, and the crispy bacon. Mix until creamy.

  6. 11

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with fresh parsley before serving beside the seared scallops.

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