Barley Risotto with Grilled Scallops

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 5
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 301.2
  • Total Fat: 3.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 33.3 mg
  • Sodium: 310.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 41.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.7 g
  • Protein: 22.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Barley Risotto with Grilled Scallops calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

    1 c pearled barley
    1 c diced onion
    3/4 fresh or frozen green peas
    3 c low sodium vegetable stock, heated
    1/2 c white wine
    1/3 c grated parmesan cheese
    15-20 fresh jumbo scallops

Directions

Place barley in dry saute pan & toast 3-5 minutes. Reserve.
Spray oil in large cooking pot. Add onions & saute.
Add barley and half of heated vegetable stock.
Bring to a simmer and stir.
Add remaining stock 1 cup at a time & continue cooking and stirring for 40-50 minutes.
Stir in white wine.
Add peas and cheese.
Salt & pepper to taste and reserve. You may need to loosen with more stock if risotto isn't served immediately.
Heat grill to high.
Grill scallops for 3 minutes on each side.
Place 1/3 cup risotto in a warmed bowl and top each serving with 3 oz scallops.

Serving Size: 1/3 cup risotto & 3 oz scallops

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CATHYBYMAN.

TAGS:  Fish | Dinner | Fish Dinner |