Dinner for 4
Scallop Risotto
Creamy Arborio rice cooks gradually with broth and wine, then meets seared scallops, Parmesan, and butter.
Typical price
$14.21for 4 servings
$3.55 per serving$14.21 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: foodfaithfitness.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
What it costs
Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.97Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Scallops$14.99/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $7.50Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.21 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 lb bay scallops
- fresh parsley (optional)
Steps
- Warm the vegetable broth in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic for 4 minutes.
- Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes, then pour in the wine and cook until it is nearly absorbed.
- Add the warm broth 1 cup at a time, stirring often and adding more after each addition is absorbed, for 22 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan, butter, salt, and pepper, then keep the risotto warm over low heat.
- Cook the scallops in a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until opaque and 145 F, then place them over the risotto.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with scallops on sale.
Find this week's cheapest dinners
Pick your store and we build five dinners from this week's ad, with cost per serving and a shopping list by aisle.
Find this week's cheapest dinners
