Artichoke Risotto with Scallops and Champagne

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Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
2 medium onions, finely chopped
6 tablespoons butter
2 cups risotto rice (Arborio,Carnaroli)
8 artichoke hearts, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
6 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
24 sea scallops
4 tablespoons olive oil
8 tablespoons champagne
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Fresh chopped parsley to taste

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan heat 3 tablespoons of the butter, saute the onions until transparent.

2. Add the rice and artichoke hearts*, stirring for 5 minutes. Pour the wine, stirring constantly until the wine is all evaporated.

3. Add 2 cups of the chicken broth, stirring constantly until the broth is evaporated. Continue cooking, pouring broth2 cups at a time and stirring until the liquid has evaporated. When the broth is finished and rice is done, stir in therest of the butter and Parmesan cheese, then remove it from heat.

4. Season the sea scallops with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a frying pan, add scallops and saute on all sides (about 2 minutes for each side). Pour the champagne, stirring for 1 or 2 minutes.

5. Place the risotto on a plate and above it the scallops. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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