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Creamy Orzo with Sea Scallops, Asparagus and Parmesan is for Dinner.

Creamy Orzo with Sea Scallops, Asparagus and Parmesan takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Creamy Orzo with Sea Scallops, Asparagus and Parmesan takes 20 minutes to cook.

Creamy Orzo with Sea Scallops, Asparagus and Parmesan makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Orzo with Sea Scallops, Asparagus and Parmesan are:

6 oz.sea scallops
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
2/3 cup orzo pasta
1 cup asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
5 Tbsp butter or margarine, divided
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4cup heavy whipping cream
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
1/2 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Here is how you make Creamy Orzo with Sea Scallops, Asparagus and Parmesan:

1. Rinse scallops and pat dry. Set to the side.2. Melt 1 tbsp of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and saut? until soft, about 4 ? 5 minutes. Remove the onions to a plate and set aside.3. Next, add 2 tbsp of the butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the prepared scallops and saut? for 4 ? 5 minutes. Place scallops on a heated platter and cover with foil.4. Fill a large sauce pan of water with 4 ? 6 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Add the orzo and stir.5. After the orzo has been boiling for 5 minutes, add the asparagus to the same pot and continue to cook for 5 additional minutes. Once the orzo and asparagus are cooked and tender, drain well and pour into a large mixing bowl.6. Quickly add the parmesan cheese and the final 2 tbsp of butter to the orzo and asparagus mixture. Stir thoroughly, allowing both the cheese and butter to melt. Slowly add the cream, while stirring. Next, add the saut?ed onions, scallops and fresh parsley. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with additional parsley.7. Serve immediately and enjoy!Serving Size: makes 2 1-cup servingsNumber of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NAPLESNANCY.

The nutritional information for Creamy Orzo with Sea Scallops, Asparagus and Parmesan is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 477.9

• Total Fat: 20.8 g
• Cholesterol: 73.1 mg
• Sodium: 359.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 47.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
• Protein: 25.3 g