SEARED Scallops over cauliflower risotto

I usually don't like to post other people's recipes, but this is one I definitely needed to share.  Thank you to https://drdavinahseats.com/ for an amazing recipe that is easy to make but so elegant and delicious.

Ingredients
Seared Scallops

• 1 lb jumbo scallops, You can get these fresh or flash frozen or substitute shrimp
• 2 tbsp Salted Butter
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper

Cauliflower Risotto

• 1 lb package of riced cauliflower or 4 cups of riced cauliflower
• 3 tbsp Salted Butter
• 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 1 cup broccoli florets, cut into small chunks (optional)
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, keep the green tips to use as a garnish
• 1 cup Organic Heavy Whipping Cream, it has fewer ingredients and carbs than non-organic brands
• 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
• 1/4 tsp Natural Sea Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

• Bring a medium skillet to medium heat
• Add salted butter, garlic, broccoli florets, and green onions to the skillet and cook until the broccoli pieces start to turn bright green (~3 minutes)
• Add the riced cauliflower to the skillet and continue to cook until the riced cauliflower is almost tender (~3 minutes)
• Add remaining ingredients and stir until the parmesan cheese is well incorporated. Lower the heat so that the rice does not stick and cook until the cauliflower rice reaches your desired level of tenderness. Turn off the heat.
• Pat the scallops with a paper towel. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top (about 1/4 tsp of each if you’re not sure about sprinkling)
• Bring a frying pan to medium heat
• Add butter and olive oil and wait for it to start to bubble.
• Add scallops to the pan and cook for 2 minutes per side. Remove from the heat and pan so that they do not continue to cook.
• Add a large spoon of risotto to a plate. Top with scallops, green onions, and melted butter* if you are being extra fancy.

*Note: To make a little healthier, I poured a ring of olive oil around the risotto instead of melted butter.  I also roasted some asparagus as a side.

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