Ultimate Seafood Risotto: A Flavorful Delight!

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1largeleek, cleaned and thinly sliced

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1cupArborio rice

  • 2cupslow-sodium chicken broth, divided

  • 1cupdry white wine

  • ½poundbay scallops

  • ½poundmedium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1cupfresh snow peas, trimmed and halved crosswise

  • 1mediumred bell pepper, diced

  • 3tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese

  • 2teaspoonsdried basil

  • 2tablespoonslemon juice

  • ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories330
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
7g
8%
Saturated Fat
1g
7%
Cholesterol
74mg
25%
Sodium
202mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
40g
14%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
20g
39%
Vitamin C
39mg
44%
Calcium
91mg
7%
Iron
3mg
14%
Potassium
355mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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