Delicious Seafood Risotto Recipe

This Seafood Risotto recipe is a perfect blend of creamy arborio rice, tender seafood, and flavorful ingredients like onions, garlic, white wine, and parmesan cheese. It is a classic Italian dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. The combination of shrimp, scallops, and mussels adds a delightful taste to this dish. Enjoy the rich, velvety texture of this seafood risotto that is both comforting and indulgent.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 4 cups seafood stock
• ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ pound scallops
• ½ pound mussels, cleaned
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions

1. Heat the seafood stock in a pot and keep it simmering.
2. In a large, deep-sided skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
3. Add the Arborio rice to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the rice is coated with oil and toasted.
4. Pour in the white wine and cook until it has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
5. Add a ladleful of simmering seafood stock to the rice and stir until the liquid has been absorbed. Continue adding the stock, one ladleful at a time, stirring frequently and allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding more. This process should take about 20 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, melt the butter and cook the shrimp, scallops, and mussels until they are cooked through and slightly golden. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Once the rice is creamy and al dente, add the cooked seafood to the skillet and gently fold them into the rice.
8. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the risotto is creamy.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

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