Ingredients
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For the Risotto:
- 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
- 4 cups seafood broth (or fish stock)
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry white grape juice (substitute for white wine)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For the Seafood:
- 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 sea scallops
- 10 mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Seafood
- Pat the shrimp and scallops dry with a paper towel. Season them with salt, pepper, and a splash of lemon juice.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and sear for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside with the scallops.
- In a separate pot, bring the seafood broth to a gentle simmer. Add the mussels and cover. Steam for 5 minutes or until the shells open. Remove them from the broth and set aside. Discard any unopened mussels.
Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics
- In a large pan or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Toast the Rice
- Add the Arborio rice to the pan and stir well, coating it in the butter and oil.
- Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the edges of the grains turn slightly translucent.
Step 4: Deglaze with Grape Juice
- Pour in the dry white grape juice and stir continuously until the liquid is almost fully absorbed.
Step 5: Cook the Risotto
- Begin adding the warm seafood broth one ladle at a time, stirring constantly.
- Allow the rice to absorb most of the liquid before adding more broth.
- Continue this process for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently to release the starches.
Step 6: Finish the Risotto
- Once the rice is tender with a slight bite (al dente), stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and a tablespoon of lemon juice.
- Season with additional salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Step 7: Assemble and Serve
- Gently fold the cooked shrimp, scallops, and mussels into the risotto.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan.
- Serve immediately while hot, enjoying the creamy texture and fresh seafood flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g