Lemon Caper Scallops
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Lemon Caper Scallops

Lemon Caper Scallops

with Chive Orzo

A burst of briny capers pairs perfectly with butter-braised scallops for a true special occasion meal. Even the sides tonight are drool-worthy: Roasted cherry tomatoes and snap peas bring a pop of brightness, alongside chive-studded orzo pasta.

Allergens:
Milk
Scallops
Wheat

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time35 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

227 g

Sea Scallops

(Contains Scallops)

1 unit

Lemon

170 g

Orzo

(Contains Wheat)

113 g

Baby Heirloom Tomatoes

113 g

Sugar Snap Peas

7 g

Chives

¼ cup

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

(Contains Milk)

30 g

Capers

1 tbsp

Vegetable Broth Concentrate

1 tbsp

Garlic Puree

Not included in your delivery

2.5 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains Milk)

1.5 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

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Nutrition Values

Calories770 kcal
Fat33 g
Saturated Fat13 g
Carbohydrate81 g
Sugar8 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein36 g
Cholesterol300 mg
Sodium610 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Medium Pot
Paper Towel
Zester
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Colander
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Large Non-Stick Pan

Instructions

Prep
1

Before starting, preheat the oven to 425˚F. Wash and dry all produce. Add 6 cups water and 1 tsp salt to a medium pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.Meanwhile, trim, snap peas.Zest, then juice half the lemon. Cut remaining lemon into wedges. Thinly slice chives. Rinse capers, then pat dry with paper towels. Rinse, then pat scallops dry with paper towels, pressing well to absorb as much moisture as possible. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook orzo
2

Add orzo to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min.Reserve 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) pasta water, then drain and return orzo to the same pot, off heat.

Roast  veggies
3

Meanwhile, add snap peas, tomatoes, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil and half the garlic puree to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine. Roast in the middle of the oven until veggies are tender-crisp, 10-12 min.

Sear scallops
4

When orzo is almost done, heat a large non-stick pan over high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then scallops. Pan-fry until golden-brown, 2 min per side. Transfer scallops to a plate. (NOTE: Scallops will finish cooking in step 5.)

Baste scallops
5

Reheat the same pan over medium. Add 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) butter, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) lemon juice, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) water, 1 tsp (2 tsp) lemon zest, capers and remaining garlic puree. Stir until fragrant, 1 min.Add scallops back into the pan. Using a spoon, baste scallops with lemon-caper butter sauce, flipping scallops occasionally, until cooked through, 2-3 min.**

Finish orzo and serve
6

Add reserved pasta water, broth concentrate, Parmesan, half the chives and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) butter to orzo. Season with pepper, then stir to combine.Divide orzo, roasted veggies and scallops between plates. Spoon lemon-caper butter sauce from the pan over scallops, then sprinkle with remaining chives.Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.