Description
A rich and creamy shrimp and scallop risotto that brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen. Tender seafood and velvety rice come together in this elegant yet comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound sea scallops
- 4 cups chicken or seafood broth, warmed
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Warm the broth in a saucepan and keep it on low heat.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté chopped onion until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the Arborio rice and toast for 1–2 minutes. Add the wine (if using) and let it reduce slightly.
- Begin adding the warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring constantly until each addition is absorbed before adding more.
- In another skillet, heat the remaining butter and olive oil. Sear scallops for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and repeat with the shrimp until pink and opaque.
- Continue cooking the risotto until the rice is creamy and al dente, about 20–25 minutes. Stir in Parmesan, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold in the cooked shrimp and scallops to warm through. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan or a squeeze of lemon, if desired.
Notes
- Use warm broth to help the rice cook evenly.
- Don’t overcook the seafood—sear just until done.
- Stir frequently to release the rice’s starch for that creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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