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Serves: 4 people

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15 mins

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25 mins

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40 mins

Ingredients

12 Scallops

4 x Giorgio's Baby Burrata 30g

100g Cherry Tomatoes (simple oven roast)

Olive Oil

Lime zest, to garnish

Rocket Pesto:

30g rocket, leaves only

100g baby spinach

1 tablespoon walnuts, lightly toasted

60ml olive oil

peel of 2 lemons, pith removed

30g Grana Padano

Risotto:

900ml vegetable stock

290g risotto rice

50ml white wine

30g butter

Risotto Verde with Scallops & Baby Burrata

Instructions

Step 1

To make the rocket pesto, bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Once boiling, blanch the rocket and spinach, then refresh in iced water. Pat dry using a tea towel (dish towel). Add to a blender along with the walnuts, olive oil, lemon peel and a pinch of salt, and blend until completely smooth. Transfer to a bowl, then add the Grana Padano and mix with a spatula. Set aside.

Step 2

To make the risotto, warm the stock in a saucepan over a medium heat. In another saucepan, add the rice and toast over a medium heat for 1 minute, then deglaze with wine. Add the stock a little at a time, stirring constantly, for around 15 minutes, until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Add the pesto and butter, stir through, and season with salt.

Step 3

Just before you are ready to serve, grill the scallops. Heat a grill pan on the stove, then sear the scallops for 3–5 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking. Season with salt, then plate immediately.

Step 4

TO SERVE Spoon the risotto onto four plates and top each with a burrata. Arrange the scallops and baked tomatoes around the risotto, then season the burrata with olive oil, salt and a little lime zest.

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