Caramelized sea scallops recipe with orzo risotto

Ingredients

• 8-10 medium sized sea scallops
• 2 tablespoons clarified butter (4 tablespoons unsalted butter)
• kosher salt
• fresh lemon juice
• EVOO
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup dried orzo pasta
• 1 cup chicken or beef stock
• mozzarella or provolone cheese
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup raw spinach leaves
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste