Seafood risotto
Seafood risotto is a traditional Italian dish, rich in seafood flavors and Mediterranean aromas. Preparing it is an experience that delights the palate and brings all the flavor of seafood to the table.
Ingredients:
- 320g Carnaroli or Arborio rice
- 400g mixed seafood (mussels, clams, shrimp, squid, etc.)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 200ml of dry white wine
- 1 liter of fish or vegetable broth
- 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Clean the seafood thoroughly under cold running water to remove any sand residue.
- In a large pan, heat two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until golden.
- Add the seafood and sauté over high heat for a few minutes until it opens.
- Once opened, remove the shellfish from their shells and set aside. Strain the released liquid and reserve it for the broth.
- In a saucepan, bring the fish or vegetable stock to a boil and keep warm over low heat.
- In another pan, pour two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and add the rice, toasting it for a couple of minutes over medium heat.
- Blend the rice with the white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.
- Gradually add the hot broth to the rice, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly and adding more only when the previous one has been absorbed.
- Continue cooking for about 15-18 minutes, until the rice is al dente and the consistency is creamy.
- Add the previously sautéed seafood and the strained liquid.
- Season with salt and pepper and continue stirring to combine all the ingredients well.
- Finish cooking by adding the chopped fresh parsley and mixing gently.
Plating:
Serve the seafood risotto piping hot, garnishing each plate with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of fresh parsley.
Seafood risotto is a dish that embodies all the flavors of the sea, perfect for enjoying with friends and family. With its creaminess and Mediterranean aromas, it will conquer the palates of anyone who tastes it.
Enjoy your meal from Pietrella!
