Lime Scallops and Orzo

Submitted by cookiecutter _

"From the Mayo Clinic Williams-Sonoma Cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb orzo pasta
• 4 dill sprigs
• 1⁄3 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 lb bay scallops (cut into 1/2-inch chunks) or 1 lb sea scallops (cut into 1/2-inch chunks)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lime zest, finely grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

directions

1. Fill a large pot 3/4 with water and bring to a boil. Add orzo and dill sprigs and cook until orzo is al dente (about 10 minutes), or according to package directions. Remove 1 cup cooking water. Drain orzo. Remove and discard dill sprigs.
2. Coat a wok with cooking spray, add the oil, and place over medium-high heat. When hot, add carrot and stir-fry for 1 minute.
3. Add scallops, orzo and reserved cooking water and cook, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has been evaporated and scallops are opaque throughout (4 - 5 minutes).
4. Stir in pepper, chopped dill, lime juice, lime zest, and garlic.

Reviews

[yummy in Chicago]

Thank you so much for posting, I had this recipe years back, and have been looking for it again, it is sooo great!

 

[sand in my shoes]

Outstanding. Good enough for elegant dining. Will try with shrimp, crab, or combinations.