Seafood Risotto
A simple and flavorful seafood risotto with white wine, made using frozen seafood mix and your choice of rice.
Ingredients
- 9 ounces rice short-grained or long-grained
- ½ cup olive oil
- 5-6 garlic cloves minced
- 10-12 ounces mixed seafood frozen or fresh
- salt and pepper to taste
- .5-1 cup dry white wine Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc; substitute with sugarfree grape juice
- 1-2 cups lukewarm water
- (Optional) 1 tablespoon butter
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh parsley minced, or 1 tablespoon dry
Instructions
- Soak the Rice: In a medium bowl, cover the rice with water and set it aside while you prep the rest (Steps 2–4). After soaking, rinse and strain well.
- Sauté Garlic: In a large pan, heat olive oil over low to medium heat for 1–2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until golden, about 2–3 minutes.
- Cook the Seafood: Add the seafood mix to the pan and stir occasionally for 3-5 minutes, until just cooked through.
- Add Wine and Spices: Stir in the spices and pour in the wine. Raise the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes.
- Add Rice and Water: Add the strained rice and fresh water.* Cover the pan halfway and let it simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed the liquid but still has a slight bite. (Optionally, stir in the butter at the end for extra richness.)
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm. Eat as much as you plan and discard the rest. This dish does not keep well.
- Serve: Serve seafood wine risotto warm with a slice of homemade bread or pogacha, with a glass of wine.Store the remaining risotto immediately after the meal. (If it's been outside too long, discard.) Place in an airtight container and transfer to the fridge for up to 24 hours. Discard after this time. Do not freeze!Reheat using your preferred method. Add a splash of broth or water if necessary.
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Notes
*The amount of water will vary based on rice. If the rice absorbs everything keep adding little bit more at a time. The rice should be soft, but not overly soft.
Nutrition
Serving: 1of 4 servingsCalories: 587kcalCarbohydrates: 56.9gProtein: 17.3gFat: 26.5gSaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 749mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 0.8g
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