How to Make Seafood Risotto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Seafood risotto is a delectable dish that combines the creamy texture of risotto with the succulent flavors of seafood. This dish is a perfect choice for a fancy dinner party or for a special date night at home. With its rich and indulgent taste, seafood risotto is sure to impress anyone who tries it.

The key to a good seafood risotto is using the freshest ingredients. Whether you prefer shrimp, scallops, mussels, or a combination of all three, it's important to select seafood that is...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large leek, cleaned and thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • ½ pound bay scallops
  • ½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup fresh snow peas, trimmed and halved crosswise
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat. Add leek and garlic; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add rice and cook for 5 minutes more, stirring frequently.
  • Pour in 1 1/2 cups chicken broth and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, continuing to stir occasionally. Pour in remaining chicken broth and wine; increase heat to medium and cook for about 5 more minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add scallops, shrimp, peas, and red pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until remaining liquid is almost absorbed and seafood has cooked, about 5 minutes. When rice is just tender and slightly creamy, season with Parmesan cheese, basil, lemon juice, and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    330 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 202mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 355mg