Risotto coi frutti di mare, or seafood risotto, is a classic Italian dish that combines the creamy texture of risotto with the flavors of fresh seafood. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal. The key to making a great seafood risotto is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to cook the risotto slowly and carefully. The result is a delicious and satisfying dish that will leave you craving more.
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SEAFOOD RISOTTO (RISOTTO AI FRUITTI DI MARE)
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Provided by Gianni Scappin
Categories Rice Shellfish Tomato Seafood Clam Mussel Scallop Squid Simmer
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. In a small saucepan, warm the fish or vegetable stock. Keep warm.
- 2. In a large saucepan over moderately low heat, warm the olive oil. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and the onion, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until tender (there should be no color), about 5 minutes. Add the rice and toast lightly for 1 minute without letting the rice or onion take on any color.
- 3. Add the wine and cook until almost completely absorbed. Add most of the stock (it should come about 1/2 inch above the rice) and bring to a simmer. Cook the risotto, stirring occasionally, until the rice has absorbed some of the liquid, about 8 minutes.
- 4. Add the clams, mussels, squid, scallops, and tomatoes, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the seafood is cooked and the rice is al dente, about 6 minutes more. As the rice continues to absorb the liquid, add more as needed.
- 5. Remove the risotto from the heat and add the parsley, garlic, brandy, olive oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, if using, and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir well to release the starches and make the risotto creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
RISOTTO AI FRUTTI DI MARE
This seafood risotto is a classic Italian dish served on many occasions, from the simplest to the most elegant. For best results, use homemade seafood stock, though store-bought can be used in a pinch.
Provided by NonnaPia
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Risotto Recipes
Time 3h17m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Soak mussels, clams, and shrimp in separate bowls of salted cold water for 1 hour. Drain. Clean and devein shrimp, reserving heads and shells.
- Combine shrimp heads and shells, 2 quarts water, tomato, quartered onion, carrot, and celery in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until flavors combine, 40 minutes to 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper.
- Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding solids. Keep warm over low heat.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice until translucent and coated with oil, 2 to 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; pour in 1 cup white wine. Simmer until alcohol has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in 1 ladle of stock until rice has absorbed the liquid. Repeat with remaining stock, stirring after each addition, until rice is creamy and almost tender, about 15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 clove garlic and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add mussels and 1/2 cup white wine; cover and cook until mussels open, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; discard garlic and any mussels that did not open. Remove shells and keep mussels warm. Strain cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 clove garlic and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add clams and 1/2 cup white wine; cover and cook until opened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; discard garlic and any clams that did not open. Remove shells and keep clams warm. Strain cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
- Heat remaining olive oil in the same saucepan. Add 1 clove garlic and shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and discard garlic.
- Pour some of the mussel and clam cooking water over the rice; cook for 3 to 5 minutes more. Remove rice from heat. Fold in mussels, clams, and shrimp. Sprinkle parsley on top. Let stand before serving, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.5 calories, Carbohydrate 73 g, Cholesterol 154 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 420.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
RISOTTO COI FRUTTI DI MARE (RISOTTO WITH SEAFOOD)
This recipe comes from "Marcella's Italian Kitchen" by Marcella Hazan. I have made it several times with good results. The shellfish or fish that you choose can vary; it is the method that is important. Other seafood that could be added include clams and one cup of clam juice, mussels, scallops, monkfish, etc. It needs to be made with an Arborio-type of rice (Carnaroli, Roma, etc.). I think it is more intriguing served in the Italian style -- as a first course in smallish portions.
Provided by MariaLuisa
Categories Short Grain Rice
Time 2h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Separate the cleaned shrimp in two equal portions. Mince or grind one portion and set aside. Cut the remaining shrimp into larger pieces and set aside.
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, saute the onion in the olive oil over medium heat. When the onion is translucent, add the garlic and stir for a minute.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the parsley and stir once or twice.
- Add the chopped squid. Cook for a minute or two, stirring, until the squid changes color from translucent to flat white.
- Add the wine and bubble for about a minute.
- Add the tomatoes, turn down the heat to low, and cover. Simmer for about 45 minutes; the oil will separate. Do not add salt at this point, as it will toughen the squid. (Can be made ahead to this point and refrigerated. Bring up to the simmer to complete the recipe.).
- In a separate pot simmer the water.
- Add the rice to the squid reduction over medium high heat, stirring well to thoroughly coat the rice.
- Add a ladle of the simmering water, stirring the rice constantly to wipe it away from the sides and bottom of the pot. When the water has been absorbed or has evaporated, add another ladleful of water and continue stirring. Continue to add water as it is absorbed. The rice should not be inundated with water, and the heat should remain medium-high.
- After about 15 minutes add the ground shrimp, salt to taste and several grindings of black pepper.
- Continue to cook, stirring and adding water. About 5 minutes before the rice is done, add the larger pieces of shrimp and hot pepper to taste. Correct for salt and pepper.
- The rice is done when it is tender without being mushy. It should not be chewy or chalky. It should be fairly liquid.
- Just before serving, off heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the remaining chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.2, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 295.5, Sodium 582.9, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 29.5
SEAFOOD RISOTTO
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place mussels in a saucepan with 1/2 cup chardonnay. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook over low heat until mussels open, about 5 minutes. Reserve 4 mussels in shells, shuck remainder, and strain and reserve broth.
- Heat oil in a heavy shallow saucepan. Add shallots and ginger, and sauté over low heat until soft. Stir in rice and cook briefly. Add remaining wine. When wine has been absorbed by rice, add mussel liquid. Cook over medium-low heat until it is absorbed, then gradually add fish stock, 1/2 cup at a time, until rice is nearly al dente but still moist and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in scallops and shrimp, and cook about 5 minutes, until seafood is cooked. Stir in shucked mussels, butter and chives. Divide among 4 shallow soup plates, garnish each portion with a mussel in the shell, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 536, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1386 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use high-quality, fresh seafood. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the risotto.
- Cook the risotto over medium heat. This will help the rice to cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Add the seafood towards the end of the cooking time. This will prevent it from overcooking and becoming tough.
- Use a good quality white wine. This will add flavor to the risotto without overpowering it.
- Garnish the risotto with fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Risotto coi frutti di mare is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. By following these tips, you can make a perfect risotto that will impress your friends and family.
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