As part of my unplugging and unwinding, I still love to be inspired to create a flavorful, comforting meal. I will say I’ve been enjoying this new wave of home cooking and family gatherings. It’s refreshing to see what more home time produces in the kitchen! I had a craving for some seafood and wanted to use some of the fresh herbs that I’ve been growing which resulted in this dish. This is definitely one I will make again. Now I will say, brown rice seems to take forever and 5 years to make so you can always opt for a low-sodium microwavable option. I’ve actually seen some cool varieties that include quinoa or wild and brown rice mixes. If you go that route this becomes a 10-12 minute dish. Happy cooking and as always, let me know your thoughts!
Spicy Seared Scallops and Shrimp w/ Herbed Butter Brown Rice
Seafood Ingredients:
½ lb fresh scallops
½ lb white shrimp
½ tbsp onion powder
½ tbsp garlic powder
½ tbsp red pepper flakes
Juice of half a lemon
1 tbsp avocado oil
½ tbsp butter (optional)
Rice Ingredients:
½ cup brown rice
¼ cup chopped herbs (basil, parsley, thyme, mint)
1 cup chicken stock
½ cup water
½ tbsp turmeric
1 tbsp shaved or minced garlic
1 tbsp of butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Green beans:
1 bag of frozen green beans
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Add rice and minced garlic to a small pot and toast it for 1 to 2 minutes over medium high heat. Add liquid and turmeric and bring to a boil before reducing to simmer. Top and cook for 45 minutes.
- With 20 minutes left on the rice, bring a medium pot of water with green beans to boil. When it starts to boil, strain it immediately then add to a bowl with salt, pepper and oil and set it aside. The residual heat will continue to cook the green beans.
- In a medium pan, add oil and butter. While it heats, season scallops and shrimp, then add to the skillet. Cook on each side for 2-3 minutes then remove from the heat. Squeeze half of lemon, seeded side up over seafood to deglaze the pan.
- Rinse and chop fresh herbs. Once rice is done, add it to a bowl, add fresh herbs, butter and salt and pepper to taste.
- Plate and top with microgreens (optional). Enjoy!