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20 Minute Honey Garlic Butter Scallops and Orzo

One hundred and ten percent delicious, so easy to make, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a last-minute dinner party!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 687kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and toss with the dill, lemon juice, feta, and a pinch each of salt and pepper.  
    2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the scallops and sear on both sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the honey, garlic, ginger, jalapeño, and cayenne. Cook 1-2 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the butter and toss to coat. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil. 
    3. Divide the orzo among plates. Spoon the scallops and any sauce left in the pan over the orzo. Sprinkle with chives and arugula. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 687kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 941mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 865IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 2mg