LEEK AND PEA RISOTTO WITH GRILLED CALAMARI

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Leek and Pea Risotto with Grilled Calamari image

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     Quick & Easy     Father's Day     Dinner     Squid     Leek     Pea     Grill/Barbecue     Simmer     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups chicken stock such as leftover-roast-chicken stock
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 scallion, thinly sliced
2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced and washed
1 1/4 cups Arborio rice
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 pound cleaned small squid, patted dry
Equipment: a large (2-burner) grill pan

Steps:

  • Bring stock to a bare simmer in a medium saucepan, then keep at a bare simmer.
  • Whisk together 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, scallion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl to make vinaigrette.
  • Cook leeks in 2 tablespoons oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil and rice to pot and cook, stirring constantly, until rice is coated evenly, about 1 minute. Add wine and briskly simmer, stirring, until most has been absorbed, about 1 minute.
  • Add 1 cup hot stock and briskly simmer, stirring constantly, until stock has been absorbed. Continue simmering and adding hot stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding the next, until 1 cup stock is left, 15 to 18 minutes. Add peas, leeks, and remaining cup stock and cook, stirring, until rice is just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in butter and cheese, then remove from heat.
  • When last cup of stock has been added to risotto, heat grill pan over high heat until hot. 3When risotto is done, season squid with 1/8 teaspoon salt and oil grill pan. Grill squid, pressing down with a spatula and turning halfway through, until opaque and just cooked through, about 1 minute total. Toss with enough lemon vinaigrette to coat.
  • Serve risotto topped with calamari and drizzled with any remaining lemon vinaigrette.

Nataga Dodson
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This dish was delicious! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the grilled calamari was tender and perfectly cooked. I would definitely make this again.


It's Zaid
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I'm not a big fan of risotto, but this recipe changed my mind. The leek and pea flavors were subtle and delicate, and the grilled calamari added a nice bit of crunch. I would definitely make this again.


margad 0808
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This recipe was very easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the grilled calamari was tender and juicy. I would definitely make this again.


victory odudu
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The risotto was creamy and delicious, and the grilled calamari was a nice addition. I would definitely make this again.


Splatbud
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it in the end. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the grilled calamari was tender and perfectly cooked. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


hamza srour
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The grilled calamari was cooked perfectly and the leek and pea risotto was creamy and delicious. I would definitely make this again.


hussein khcheich
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This recipe was very easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the grilled calamari was tender and juicy. I would definitely make this again.


raj senchyuri
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I would definitely make this again.


MORE FARTS
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time. Otherwise, it was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe.


MessiNation Arif
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the grilled calamari was tender and juicy. I would definitely make this again.


Jannat Tanha
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This dish was delicious! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the grilled calamari was tender and perfectly cooked. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Pat Ward
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I'm a big fan of risotto, and this recipe did not disappoint. The leek and pea flavors were subtle and delicate, and the grilled calamari added a nice bit of crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Zee Khan
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it in the end. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the grilled calamari was tender and perfectly cooked. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Jamie Myers
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The leek and pea risotto was creamy and delicious, and the grilled calamari added a nice briny flavor. I will definitely be making this agai


Marlene Kaniba
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This dish was easy to make and absolutely delicious! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the calamari was tender and perfectly grilled. I highly recommend this recipe.


Remon Sheikh
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I'm not a huge fan of risotto, but this recipe changed my mind. The leek and pea flavors were subtle and delicate, and the grilled calamari added a nice bit of crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


crystal chotoo
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This leek and pea risotto was a real treat! The combination of flavors and textures was just perfect. The calamari was grilled to perfection and added a nice briny flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again!