Champagne Risotto and Scallops

INGREDIENTS (serving for 4)

  • 4 green onions
  • 1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (regular or no-salt)
  •  vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 2 teaspoons butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup uncooked Arborio rice
  • 3/4 cup Brut champagne
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 lb bay scallop

DIRECTIONS

1.    Mince green onions, separating white parts and tops, set aside.
2.    Place broth in a small saucepan, bring a simmer, do not boil.
3.    Keep warm over low heat.
4.    Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray, and place over medium heat until hot.
5.    Add butter and white parts of onions, cook until tender.
6.    Add rice, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
7.    Add champagne, bring to a boil.
8.    Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered 5 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed.
9.    Add 1/2 cup warm broth, cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is nearly absorbed.
10.    Add remaining broth, and cook 5 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring occasionally.
11.    Stir in onion tops, water, and scallops, cook an additional 5 minutes or until mixture is creamy.
12.    Rice will be slightly firm.