Spanish Scallops and Rice |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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365 Easy One Dish Meals Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 onion, chopped |
1 red bell pepper, chopped |
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped |
1 (5 1/3 ounce) package mexican rice, and pasta mix |
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth |
2 teaspoons basil |
1 cup heavy cream |
1 lb sea scallops |
2 limes, juice of |
2 -3 plum tomatoes, chopped |
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. In a skillet, heat oil and butter together over medium heat until butter is melted.
2. Add onion and peppers and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
3. Stir in rice and seasonings from mix, broth and basil. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 20-25 minutes, until most of liquid is absorbed.
4. Stir in cream. Cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally to avoid scorching, 5 minutes.
5. Add scallops and cook until just opaque throughout, 3-5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Sprinkle top with tomatoes and parsley.
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