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Coconut Thai Risotto With Seared Scallops Recipe

Name: Coconut Thai Risotto With Seared Scallops
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 7 thai chilis; 5 cloves garlic; 2 shallots; 1 cup arborio rice; 1 can coconut milk; 2.5 cups chicken broth; 6 servings scallions to garnish; 2 juice of lime; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 0.25 cup cilantro; 12 scallops

This dish brings together creamy arborio rice cooked with coconut milk, chicken broth, and a vibrant mix of Thai chilis, garlic, shallots, lime, and fish sauce. The risotto gets topped with perfectly seared scallops, rubbed with a spicy chili-garlic mixture and brightened with a squeeze of lime. It's a flavorful take on risotto, offering a nice balance of creamy and spicy notes.

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September 1, 2026

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About this recipe

Coconut Thai Risotto With Seared Scallops is a Thai main course recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 6. It calls for 11 ingredients across 7 steps, and is rated medium. A serving works out at around 318 kcal with roughly 9 g of protein. Filed under dairy free, gluten-free, dairy-free and quick.