Baked Scallops On Red Risotto Cakes Recipes

SCALLOP RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat the stock in a medium saucepan over medium heat; lower the heat so the stock stays warm without simmering.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 1 minute. Add the rice, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is coated and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine and cook, stirring constantly, until completely absorbed, about 1 minute.
• Ladle about 1/4 cup hot stock into the risotto and cook, stirring, until absorbed. Continue to add the stock in additions of about 1/4 cup, gradually working up to 1/2-cup additions, stirring until absorbed before adding more. Continue adding broth and stirring until the rice is tender and creamy, about 18 minutes. (You may have leftover stock, or may need to add a little water if you run out; this will depend on your rice.)
• While the rice cooks, trim the woody end of the asparagus off and cut the stalks into 3/4-inch pieces.
• Once the rice is cooked, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the asparagus, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the Parmesan, lemon juice and lemon zest, stirring until the risotto is creamy. Add a splash of water to loosen, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
• Heat a medium nonstick skillet over high heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet. Cook, undisturbed, until browned and crisp on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the scallops and continue to cook until just cooked through, about 1 more minute. Transfer to a plate.
• Divide the risotto between bowls and top with the scallops; sprinkle with chives and more Parmesan.

RISOTTO CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl add the leftover risotto, eggs, corn, bread crumbs, and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix to combine well. Form into 12 balls about the size of a walnut, then flatten into patties and arrange on a baking sheet.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until they are golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the patties from the oil to a baking sheet lined with a brown bag or paper towels to drain the excess oil. Transfer to a serving tray and serve hot.

BARLEY RISOTTO WITH SCALLOPS AND RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler.
• Halve the bell pepper lengthwise and remove the seeds and stem. Place the pepper cut-side down on a baking sheet and broil until the skin is blackened in places, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 10 minutes. Peel and discard the charred skin. Put the roasted pepper, 1 tablespoon of the mascarpone, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Reserve the pepper sauce.
• Toast the barley in a heavy dry 4-quart pot over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the barley is fragrant and golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Bring the broth and 2 cups water to a simmer in a saucepan.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in medium pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until pale golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the barley and stir to coat in oil. Add the wine and simmer briskly, stirring, until absorbed, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup of the hot broth and briskly simmer, stirring, until absorbed. Continue simmering and adding hot broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each addition has been absorbed before adding the next, until the barley looks creamy and is just tender but still toothsome, about 35 minutes (you may have a little broth left over).
• Stir in the Parmigiano-Reggiano and remaining 3 tablespoons mascarpone; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the chives and thin with some of the remaining broth if desired. Keep warm.
• Pat the scallops dry, sprinkle with the fennel seed and season with salt and pepper. Heat a heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the scallops and cook until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until firm to the touch, about 2 minutes more.
• Spoon the risotto into 4 bowls. Top evenly with the scallops and drizzle with some pepper sauce. Sprinkle each bowl with chopped fresh chives.
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SCALLOP CAKES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a non stick skillet on medium heat.
• Add the onion and cook until tender, but not brown. Let cool.
• In a food processor, coarsely chop scallops -- do not over process.
• Place chopped scallops in a large bowl and add onion, chives, parsley, flour, ginger, lime juice, egg, salt, lime peel and pepper.
• Form into 8 1/2 inch thick patties, about 3 inches in diameter.
• Place patties on plate or baking sheet and chill for 1-6 hours.
• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• heat oil in large non stick skillet over medium heat and cook scallop cakes until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer cakes to the baking sheet and bake until completely cooked -- about 7 minutes.
• Serve with Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise, which I've also posted, or whatever condiment you might enjoy.

BAKED SCALLOPS ON RED RISOTTO CAKES

Steps:

• for sweet tarragon pesto: remove tarragon leaves from stems, and place in food processor with garlic, almonds, lemon juice and honey, and blend thoroughly. Emulsify with about 4 tablespoons olive oil then add asiago to finish. for risotto cakes: prepare risotto substituting half of the tomato juice for some of the water, season with salt and pepper, then cool completely. Seperate the eggs, and mix the egg whites with the rest of the tomato juice, and work the mixture in with the cooled risotto. Form the mixture into golf ball sized portions and flatten (the mixture should be very loose and malleable) Heat olive oil in skillet until just smoking, and place the risotto cakes in one by one, cooking for a minute or so on each side, until the protruding grains begin to take on a bit of extra color. Set the crisped cakes aside on brown paper to drain. for scallops: Heat oven to 400 degrees, toss scallops in olive oil and salt and pepper, then place on greased baking sheet. Bake in oven for about 10 minutes or until the corners of the scallops begin to brown. assembly: arrange the risotto cakes on a platter, and place one scallop on top of each cake. Garnish each scallop with one half teaspoon pesto, and a bit of lemon zest.