Creamy Rice with Scallops Recipe
"This recipe is impressive enough for company but easy enough for a weeknight. Smoky, salty bacon tastes delicious with naturally sweet foods like corn and scallops. Here, we combined all three ingredients in this sophisticated risotto-like dish made with Arborio rice. We recommend sea scallops for this recipe. The smaller bay scallops are not large enough to get a good sear without overcooking. For a crisp, golden brown sear, ensure the pan is very hot and pat the scallops dry with a paper towel before adding them to the pan. Instead of stirring the charred corn into the rice, you can serve it over the scallops, if you prefer...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups uncooked Arborio rice
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 cup water
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1 thyme sprig
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
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1 cup half-and-half
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4 thick-cut bacon slices
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2 cups fresh yellow corn kernels (about 3 ears)
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1 1/2 pounds dry sea scallops
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
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