Best 8 Risotto With Creamy Scallops And Tomatoes Recipes

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Risotto with creamy scallops and tomatoes is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of the sea and the garden. The creamy texture of the risotto is perfectly balanced by the briny sweetness of the scallops, while the tomatoes add a bright acidity that brings the dish to life. This elegant yet easy-to-make dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

RISOTTO WITH WILD MUSHROOMS AND SCALLOPS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops, crescent-shaped muscles removed and discarded
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound assorted mushrooms, such as Portobello, crimini, and shiitake, stemmed
Leaves from handful fresh thyme sprigs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 bay leaves
2 cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
8 cups canned chicken stock, heated
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with a 2-count of oil. When the oil is hot, sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper and brown well on both sides, about 2 minutes. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm while you make the risotto.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Drizzle in another 2-count of olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until soft. Toss in the mushrooms and herbs and cook until the mushrooms lose their liquid and are lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the rice and stir 2 minutes to coat with the oil; the grains will turn opaque. Season again. Stir in the wine and cook 1 minute to evaporate the alcohol.
  • Now pour in 1 cup of the warm stock and stir with a wooden spoon until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid. Add another cup of stock. Continue in this way, stirring constantly and adding the stock 1 cup at a time, allowing the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more. (You may not need all of the stock; the risotto is done when it is slightly firm but creamy.) Fold in the scallops with the last cup of stock to warm them up. When the risotto is cooked, fold in the butter and cheese, and drizzle with a little more olive oil. Serve hot. Garnish with parsley.

RISOTTO WITH CREAMY SCALLOPS AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 to 5 cups no-salt-added fish stock
2 ounces onion to yield 1/2 cup chopped onion
3 teaspoons olive oil
2 shallots
1 clove garlic
1 cup Arborio rice
3/4 cup dry white wine
6 large ripe plum tomatoes
Enough fresh thyme to yield 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
12 ounces scallops
2 tablespoons reduced-fat ricotta
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 lemon to yield 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat the stock to a simmer.
  • Chop the onion. Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a deep, heavy-bottom pot. Add the onion, and saute over medium heat until onion begins to take on a little color.
  • Chop the shallots, and mince the garlic.
  • When the onion has softened, add the rice and stir to coat. Add the wine to the rice. Stir and let the wine cook away, about 2 minutes.
  • Heat a nonstick saute pan until it is very hot. Reduce the heat to medium-high, and add the remaining teaspoon of oil. Saute the shallots and garlic until they begin to soften.
  • Add a cup of simmering stock to the rice, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring about every 2 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed. Repeat this procedure, adding more stock as it is absorbed into the rice, stirring often.
  • Meanwhile, wash, trim and slice the tomatoes. Add them to the shallots and garlic, and cook until they soften, about 5 minutes. Wash and chop the thyme, and add it to the tomatoes as they cook.
  • Wash the scallops. Whisk the ricotta and yogurt. Grate the lemon rind.
  • A couple of minutes before the rice is tender, stir the scallops into the tomato mixture and cook. Remove from heat, and stir the yogurt and ricotta mixture into the tomato mixture. Stir in the grated rind.
  • Remove the risotto from the heat, and stir in the scallop mixture. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 561, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1128 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TOMATO RISOTTO



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Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Rice     Tomato     Side     Parmesan     Saffron     Fennel     White Wine     Simmer     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds tomatoes
3 cups chicken stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth
Scant 1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium fennel bulb, fronds chopped and reserved for garnish, stalks discarded, and bulb finely chopped (2 cups)
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup Arborio or Carnaroli rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Core tomatoes and cut a shallow X in bottom of each, then blanch tomatoes in boiling water 10 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to stop cooking.
  • Peel tomatoes using tip of a small paring knife, then halve tomatoes crosswise. Squeeze juice from tomato halves through a sieve into a bowl, pressing on and then discarding seeds. Finely dice tomato flesh.
  • Bring stock, water, saffron, and tomato liquid to a simmer in a medium saucepan and keep at a bare simmer.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until foam subsides, then add fennel and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to turn golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until it turns opaque, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, then add wine and cook, stirring, until absorbed. Continue simmering and adding hot tomato-saffron stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring frequently and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next, until rice is tender and creamy-looking but still al dente, 18 to 25 minutes total (you will have some stock left over).
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Thin with stock if desired.
  • Serve topped with chopped fennel fronds.

SEARED SCALLOPS OR SHRIMP WITH ORZO RISOTTO



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A rich and gourmet dish without needing a gourmet chef! A delicious recipe from Best of Bridge that makes about 16 scallops or shrimp. This risotto is made with orzo, a small rice-shaped pasta. Serve with asparagus for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     European

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 2/3 cups orzo pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup mushroom, diced
1/3 cup onion, diced
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, diced
1/3 cup red pepper, diced
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 lb large scallops (from Nova Scotia if you can) or 3/4 lb large shrimp
salt & freshly ground black pepper
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions and set aside.
  • In large heavy pot, heat oil and saute mushrooms, onion, sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper until soft.
  • Add stock and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in orzo, parmesan and parsley. Add cream and simmer gently, stirring frequently, until mixture is creamy but not runny, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in very hot pan. Season scallops or shrimp with salt and pepper. For scallops: sear until brown on outside but opaque in the middle. For shrimp: sear until just pink and cooked through.
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese over risotto and top with scallops or shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.9, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 75.8, Sodium 808.8, Carbohydrate 65.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 7, Protein 29.3

SCALLOP RISOTTO



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Provided by Wanna Make This?

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups fish stock
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, finely diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup arborio rice
1/3 cup dry white wine
8 ounces pencil (thin) asparagus
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
10 sea scallops, "foot" muscles removed, scallops patted dry
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Heat the stock in a medium saucepan over medium heat; lower the heat so the stock stays warm without simmering.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 1 minute. Add the rice, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is coated and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine and cook, stirring constantly, until completely absorbed, about 1 minute.
  • Ladle about 1/4 cup hot stock into the risotto and cook, stirring, until absorbed. Continue to add the stock in additions of about 1/4 cup, gradually working up to 1/2-cup additions, stirring until absorbed before adding more. Continue adding broth and stirring until the rice is tender and creamy, about 18 minutes. (You may have leftover stock, or may need to add a little water if you run out; this will depend on your rice.)
  • While the rice cooks, trim the woody end of the asparagus off and cut the stalks into 3/4-inch pieces.
  • Once the rice is cooked, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the asparagus, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the Parmesan, lemon juice and lemon zest, stirring until the risotto is creamy. Add a splash of water to loosen, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet over high heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet. Cook, undisturbed, until browned and crisp on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the scallops and continue to cook until just cooked through, about 1 more minute. Transfer to a plate.
  • Divide the risotto between bowls and top with the scallops; sprinkle with chives and more Parmesan.

LANGOSTINO RISOTTO WITH SEARED SCALLOPS



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Creamy risotto with langostino's, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms topped with scallops and bacon. Langostinos look like a small, stubby lobster with a sweet delicate taste. In place of some of the water try shrimp stock and or clam broth. But really not needed because this if full of flavor. FYI defrost scallops completely and wrap in paper towels with a weight on it to remove excess water to brown instead of steaming the scallops.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 slices bacon
24 ounces sea scallops (12)
10 ounces langostino prawns, cooked (not prawns but needed to put prawns because langostions wouldn't be excepted in the ingredients) or 1 small shrimp, peeled cooked
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon bacon fat
2 cups sliced button mushrooms
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, diced
1 -2 tablespoon butter or 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, 1 cup diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
20 saffron threads
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine
5 cups water
1/3 cup grated cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon creole seasoning (to taste) or 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, adding (to taste)

Steps:

  • Fry bacon in a large heavy pot. Remove bacon leave bacon fat in pot. Crumble bacon when cool enough to handle.Set aside.
  • Season scallops with creole seasoning or Old Bay. Brown scallops in the same pan bacon was fried in using (bacon fat, butter, or olive oil) pan. Do not crowd the scallops or they won`t brown. Remove and set aside.
  • Place water in a separate pot and bring to boil and keep hot over low heat.
  • To the same pot add 1-2 tablespoons bacon fat, or olive oil or butter if needed saute the mushrooms and saute until tender and liquid has evaporated. Season with fresh cracked pepper to taste add the sun dried tomatoes. Remove from pot and set aside. Leaving as much bacon fat and oil from the sun dried tomatoes in pan.
  • Add a touch of butter if needed and saute the onions 3 minutes add garlic, saffron and rice stir to coat about one minute.
  • Add white wine and cook until completely absorbed.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup of the simmering hot water at a time until all the water is absorbed. Stirring to prevent sticking for about 30 minutes of adding water and stirring till creamy consistency and rice is tender but firm.
  • Add to the rice the mushrooms, tomatoes, langostino, cheese, parsley and seasoning.
  • Plate topping with 2 to 3 scallops and crumbled bacon.
  • Take note I didn`t used any salt because the cheese, the creole seasoning and bacon lends alot of salt to the dish. But if desired go ahead and season to taste.

TOMATO RISOTTO



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Once you master the risotto technique, you can make flavorful versions throughout the year. This summery version is based on red, ripe tomatoes from the garden, but if you want to up the tomato quotient, surround the finished dish with slices of multicolored heirloom varieties. Best as a first course or vegetarian main course, it could also pair with a main course - grilled fish, for instance.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, grains and rice, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups arborio or carnaroli rice
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup white wine
2 cups diced ripe red tomatoes
3 cups boiling water or vegetable broth
1/2 cup grated pecorino or Parmesan, plus more for serving
4 medium tomatoes, in different colors, sliced
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Snipped basil, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, then add the onion, and season generously with salt. Add pepper to taste, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the rice and cook the onions, stirring, until the onions are barely brown, about 2 minutes. Add red-pepper flakes, garlic, white wine and diced tomatoes, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes more.
  • Add 2 cups boiling water and adjust the heat to a brisk simmer. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring well with a wooden spoon every minute or so.
  • When the liquid is absorbed, add remaining 1 cup water and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, until the rice is cooked, but the grains are still firm. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding another splash of water if necessary to loosen the mixture. Turn off the heat, stir in the pecorino and 2 more tablespoons olive oil.
  • Transfer to a low, wide serving bowl. Surround the rice with tomato slices and season them with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and basil. Pass more grated cheese at the table.

TOMATO RISOTTO



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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     Rice     Tomato     Appetizer     Winter     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 3 as a first course, 6 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup minced yellow onion (about 1/4 pound)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
1 cup Arborio rice
2 cups canned Italian tomatoes, pureed with juice
1 1/4 cups homemade or canned chicken broth
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
coarse salt (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat butter and oil in a 10-inch quiche dish or 11" x 8 1/2" x 2" dish, uncovered, at 100% for 2 minutes
  • 2. Stir in onions and garlic. Cook, uncovered, at 100% for 4 minues. Add rice and stir to coat. Cook for 4 minutes more.
  • 3. Add tomatoes and broth. Cook, uncovered, at 100% for 9 minutes. Stir well and cook for 9 minutes more, 14 mintues for a thoroughly creamy risotto.
  • 4. Remove from oven. Stir in pepper and cheese, add salt to taste, if desired, and serve hot.
  • To serve 6 as a first course, 10 as a side dish. Increase broth to 2 3/4 cups and double all other ingredients. Heat butter in a 14" x 11" x 2" dish for 2 minutes. Add onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Add rice and cook for 4 minutes more. Stir in tomatoes and broth and cook for 18 minutes. Stir and cook for 18 minutes more. Remove from oven. Stir in pepper, cheese, and salt to taste.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for plump, juicy scallops, ripe tomatoes, and a flavorful broth.
  • Cook the scallops properly: Scallops are delicate and easy to overcook. Cook them over medium heat for just a few minutes per side, or until they are opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the risotto, so it's important to use a flavorful one. You can use a seafood broth, chicken broth, or vegetable broth.
  • Cook the risotto slowly and carefully: Risotto takes time to cook, so be patient and stir it frequently. The rice should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Add the scallops and tomatoes at the end: Add the scallops and tomatoes towards the end of the cooking process, so they don't overcook.
  • Season to taste: Season the risotto with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.

Conclusion:

Risotto with creamy scallops and tomatoes is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its creamy texture, flavorful seafood, and fresh vegetables, this risotto is sure to impress your guests. Follow these tips to make the best risotto possible.

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