Lemon Seafood Risotto

Name: Lemon Seafood Risotto
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 237 milliliters Arborio rice; 227 grams bay scallops; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 237 milliliters dry white wine; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 servings ground black pepper to taste; 1 large leek, cleaned and thinly sliced; 2 Tbsps lemon juice; 473 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth, divided; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 3 Tbsps grated Parmesan cheese; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 227 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined; 237 milliliters fresh snow peas, trimmed and halved crosswise

Lemon Seafood Risotto might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 18g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 305 calories. For $3.28 per serving, you get a main course that serves 6. If you have olive oil, snow peas, garlic, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 55 minutes. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Seafood Risotto, Seafood Risotto, and Easiest-ever seafood risotto.

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook the leek and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice, and cook for 5 minutes more, stirring frequently.

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Sauce Pan

Pour in 1 1/2 cups of the 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.

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Chicken Broth

Pour in the remaining chicken broth and wine, increase heat to medium, and cook for about 5 more minutes, stirring constantly.

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Chicken Broth

Wine

Add the scallops, shrimp, peas, and red pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the remaining liquid is almost absorbed, and the seafood has cooked, about 5 minutes. When the rice is just tender and slightly creamy, season with Parmesan cheese, basil, lemon juice, and pepper.

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Parmesan