Cauliflower Risotto with Sautéed Scallops and Frisée

Get all the rich, creamy goodness of risotto without the heavy-carb guilt with this light and elegant dish. Lightning fast to make and a dream to eat, the quick-cooking cauliflower "rice" - laden with savory Parmesan and chicken stock - and delicate scallops play perfectly with the lightly citrusy tuft of frisée.
Serves 2 One Serving: 1/2 of a 2 serving recipe

Ingredients List

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp chopped shallot
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1⅓ cup riced cauliflower
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 6 large scallops (1/4 pound total), about 1 inch thick each
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 3 cups loosely packed frisée lettuce
  • 1 lemon, quartered
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Instructions

  • In a large sauté pan, heat half of the oil over medium heat.
  • Turn the heat down, add the shallot, and cook, stirring frequently to avoid browning, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, turn the heat to medium, and simmer to soften the shallot and reduce the liquid, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the cauliflower and cook until tender, stirring occassionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the parmesan and buter. Set the risotto aside.
  • Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
  • In a small sauté pan, heat the remaining oil over medium heat and sauté the scallops until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • To serve, divide the risotto between dinner plates, top with a tangle of frisée, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Divide the scallops among the dishes, and serve with a lemon wedge.

Credits

RecipeErika Lenkert, GFF Magazine

PhotographyMaren Caruso

2 reviews

  1. 5 stars
    We also found this recipe amazing and it will be a regular for us too. Unfortunately, I did not have any frisee last night so I substituted with some Romaine chiffonade. It was still great and we loved it!

    • Nice substitution, AZ! I’m sure romaine was perfect. Thanks for sharing 🙂

  2. 5 stars
    This was amazing! Will be a regular on my menu from now on.

5 from 2 votes

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