Langostino Risotto With Seared Scallops Recipe

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Langostino Risotto With Seared Scallops
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Directions:

  1. Fry bacon in a large heavy pot. Remove bacon leave bacon fat in pot. Crumble bacon when cool enough to handle.Set aside.
  2. Season scallops with creole seasoning or Old Bay. Brown scallops in the same pan bacon was fried in using (bacon fat, butter, or olive oil) pan. Do not crowd the scallops or they won`t brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Place water in a separate pot and bring to boil and keep hot over low heat.
  4. To the same pot add 1-2 tablespoons bacon fat, or olive oil or butter if needed saute the mushrooms and saute until tender and liquid has evaporated. Season with fresh cracked pepper to taste add the sun dried tomatoes. Remove from pot and set aside. Leaving as much bacon fat and oil from the sun dried tomatoes in pan.
  5. Add a touch of butter if needed and saute the onions 3 minutes add garlic, saffron and rice stir to coat about one minute.
  6. Add white wine and cook until completely absorbed.
  7. Stir in 1/2 cup of the simmering hot water at a time until all the water is absorbed. Stirring to prevent sticking for about 30 minutes of adding water and stirring till creamy consistency and rice is tender but firm.
  8. Add to the rice the mushrooms, tomatoes, langostino, cheese, parsley and seasoning.
  9. Plate topping with 2 to 3 scallops and crumbled bacon.
  10. Take note I didn`t used any salt because the cheese, the creole seasoning and bacon lends alot of salt to the dish. But if desired go ahead and season to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 518.68 Kcal (2172 kJ)
Calories from fat 146.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.26g 25%
Cholesterol 76.35mg 25%
Sodium 1003.78mg 42%
Potassium 601.28mg 13%
Total Carbs 51.52g 17%
Sugars 1.48g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.56g 6%
Protein 33.76g 68%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 108.6mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 110.65 Kcal (463 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.47g 25%
Cholesterol 16.29mg 25%
Sodium 214.13mg 42%
Potassium 128.27mg 13%
Total Carbs 10.99g 17%
Sugars 0.32g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 6%
Protein 7.2g 68%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 14%
Iron 0.4mg 9%
Calcium 23.2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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