5Add sliced mushrooms to the hot pan and sauté until browned.
6Add diced shallots and minced garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant.
7Add Arborio rice to the pan and toast for a few minutes.
8Sprinkle dried thyme over the rice and mushrooms, then stir.
9Pour white wine into the pan and stir until it's absorbed by the rice.
10Add a ladle of hot chicken broth to the rice, stir, and cover.
11Continue adding chicken broth one ladle at a time, stirring occasionally and allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding more, until the rice is creamy and cooked al dente.
12Stir in butter and Parmesan cheese.
13Season the risotto with salt.
14Season scallops with salt and pepper.
15Sear scallops in a hot pan until golden brown on both sides.