Seafood Risotto in Red Sauce

Seafood Risotto in Red Sauce

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Cook Time

45 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Prep Time

20 min

This Thermomix® recipe for Seafood Risotto in Red Sauce is ready in 45 min and yields 4 servings. Step-by-step guide with precise Thermomix® settings on MixBuch.

Description

This seafood risotto in red sauce is a true explosion of Mediterranean flavors! I still remember when I prepared it for the first time: an immediate success! Fresh mussels and clams, combined with tender squid and creamy rice, create a perfect harmony. The sauce of peeled cherry tomatoes adds a note of sweetness that goes very well with the flavor of the sea. It is an ideal dish for a special dinner or a Sunday lunch with the family. The preparation is simple and quick, also perfect for those who do not have much experience in the kitchen. A tip? Don't skimp on the fresh parsley, which gives an irresistible touch of freshness!

Ingredients (11 ingredients)

  • Mussels
  • Clams
  • Peeled cherry tomatoes
  • Rice
  • Squid
  • to taste Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • Parsley
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Vegetable broth

Preparation (9 steps)

1

Cooking mussels and clams

In a large pan, pour a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Add the mussels and clams. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat until they open completely. Remove the molluscs from the heat and save the cooking water.

2

Cooking the squid

In the same pan, pour a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and add the squid cut into rings. Brown for 1 minute, then add the peeled cherry tomatoes. Salt, pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Set aside.

3

Preparing the vegetable broth

Thermomix® Setting
20 min/212°F/Speed 1 100

In the mixing bowl, insert carrot, celery and onion cut into pieces. Add 1 liter of water and some empty seafood shells. Cook for 20 Min./100°C/Stufe 1.

1200
4

Toasting the rice

Thermomix® Setting
1 min/212°F/Speed 1 100

In a shallow saucepan (or directly in the mixing bowl after cleaning it), pour a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Add the rice and toast for 1 minute at 100°C/Stufe 1.

60
5

Initial cooking of the rice

Thermomix® Setting
5 min/212°F/Speed 1 100

Pour the seafood cooking water into the mixing bowl and cook at 100°C/Stufe 1 for 5 minutes, or until it dries out.

300
6

Cooking the risotto with broth

Thermomix® Setting
10 min/212°F/Speed 1 100

Add as much hot vegetable broth as needed to cover the rice. Cook at 100°C/Stufe 1, adding broth as needed, for about 10 minutes.

600
7

Adding the squid

Thermomix® Setting
5 min/212°F/Speed 1 100

Add the squid to the rice and cook for another 5 minutes at 100°C/Stufe 1.

300
8

Adding the seafood

Thermomix® Setting
2 min/140°F/Gentle stir speed 60

Add the mussels and clams to the rice. Cover with a lid and let it rest for 2 minutes at 60°C/Sanftrührstufe.

120
9

Stirring and plating

Stir in a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and add a little chopped parsley. Mix well and plate. Finish with a little more chopped parsley.

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About this recipe

Seafood risotto in red sauce is a dish that takes me back in time, to the summers spent in Liguria, where my grandmother prepared a similar version with fresh fish caught by my grandfather. It wasn't exactly the same recipe, hers was more rustic and improvised, but the scent of the sea and tomatoes always reminds me of those happy moments. The key to this risotto lies in the freshness of the ingredients. The mussels and clams must be very fresh, with an intense smell of the sea. Peeled cherry tomatoes, preferably San Marzano, give a sweetness that balances the flavor of the seafood. The squid, cut into thin rings, must be tender and cook quickly so as not to become rubbery. Carnaroli rice is ideal for this type of preparation, thanks to its ability to absorb liquids and release starch, creating a creamy and enveloping risotto. Garlic, used sparingly, adds an aromatic note, while fresh parsley gives an indispensable touch of freshness. For preparation with the Thermomix®, it is important to carefully follow the cooking times. Toasting the rice is essential to seal the grains and allow even cooking. During the cooking of the risotto, it is essential to add the hot vegetable broth a little at a time, stirring gently to promote the release of the starch. A trick to intensify the flavor of the sea is to add some empty seafood shells to the vegetable broth during preparation. If you want a vegetarian or vegan version, you can replace the seafood with porcini or oyster mushrooms, adding a little chopped nori seaweed to give a marine flavor. For a spicier touch, you can add a pinch of chilli pepper during the cooking of the squid. Other variations include the addition of shrimp or prawns. Seafood risotto in red sauce goes perfectly with a dry and fruity white wine, such as a Vermentino or a Pigato. It can be served as a single dish or as a first course in a fish-based menu. A mixed salad with fresh seasonal vegetables is an excellent side dish. Seafood risotto is best enjoyed freshly prepared. If there are any leftovers, it can be stored in the refrigerator for a day and gently reheated by adding a little broth. Alternatively, it can be used to prepare rice balls. To prepare in advance, the rice can be cooked until it is still al dente and the cooking can be completed shortly before serving.

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Tags

#Italian #Mediterranean #Substantial #Party #Fish

Allergens

  • Molluscs
  • Fishes
  • Celery

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