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Orzo with scallops and truffle

4 servings

30 minutes

Chef Ilya Pampukha shared the recipe from the Cape restaurant menu.

Energy value per serving
CaloriesProteinsFatsCarbohydrates
839
kcal
27.8g
grams
56.7g
grams
52.6g
grams
Ingredients
4servings
Orzo pasta
280 
g
Chicken broth
800 
ml
Butter
240 
g
Vegetable oil
 
to taste
Sea scallops
240 
g
Salt
 
to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese
60 
g
Truffle oil
 
to taste
Truffle
 
to taste
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Boil the orzo in salted water for 5-7 minutes until semi-cooked.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Orzo pasta280 g
    2. Salt to taste
  • 2

    Sift, drain the water, and transfer to a saucepan.

  • 3

    Add 600 ml of warm chicken broth, a little salt, and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until ready.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Chicken broth800 ml
    2. Salt to taste
  • 4

    Once the pasta is ready, pour in the remaining 200 ml of broth, 160 grams of butter, and 40 grams of Parmesan.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Chicken broth800 ml
    2. Butter240 g
    3. Grated Parmesan cheese60 g
  • 5

    Cover with a lid and let it sit for 2-3 minutes.

  • 6

    While the pasta is 'resting', sauté the scallops. Pour vegetable oil into the pan and set it over medium heat.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Vegetable oil to taste
  • 7

    When the pan is heated, add 40 grams of butter, melt it, and place the scallops.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Butter240 g
    2. Sea scallops240 g
  • 8

    Increase the heat to maximum and sear the scallops on one side until a nice golden crust forms.

  • 9

    Flip the scallops to the other side and turn off the heat completely, season to taste.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Salt to taste
  • 10

    Remove the lid from the pot of orzo, quickly stir with a silicone spatula as if whipping the mixture to achieve a creamy sauce texture.

  • 11

    Transfer the orzo to a plate, top with sautéed scallops, drizzle with truffle oil, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Truffle oil to taste
    2. Grated Parmesan cheese60 g
  • 12

    Sprinkle grated truffle on top.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Truffle to taste
  • 13

    To serve.

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