Creamy Rice With Roasted Scallops Recipe | Real Simple Recipes

By miss5elements

Dinner

Ingredients

• 2 T olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 c Arborio rice
• 1 c dry white wine
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 lb frozen medium scallops, thawed
• 2 pts grape tomatoes
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400 F.
Heat 1T of the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion until soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the rice and wine and cook, stirring, until the wine is absorbed.
Add 2 c water and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Simmer, covered, over low heat until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, on a rimmed baking sheet, toss the scallops, tomatoes, thyme, garlic, the remaining tablespoon of oil, and 1/2t each salt and pepper.
Roast until the scallops are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
Serve over the rice.