Seafood Risotto Recipe with Mussels and Shrimp

Seafood Risotto Recipe with Mussels and Shrimp
Seafood Risotto Recipe with Mussels and Shrimp

This recipe results in a flavorful and savory risotto infused with the delicate tastes of mussels and shrimp, cooked in a rich fish broth and complemented by the subtle touch of wine. Adjust salt, pepper, and herbs according to personal taste preferences. Enjoy your delicious seafood risotto recipe!

Nutrition Facts for 100 g.

Prep Time10 min.
Cooking Time30 min.
Servings5
Calories122
Protein4
Fat6
Carbohydrates13

Cooking Equipment

  • 2 pans
  • Cutting board
  • 1 Saucepan
  • Knife
  • Plate for serving
  • Wooden spoon for mixing ingredients

Ingredients

  • Shrimp, Mussels – 300 g.
  • Fish or Vegetable Broth – 0.5 liters
  • Rice – 200 g.
  • Onion – 100 g.
  • Herbs
  • Salt, Pepper to taste
  • Dry white wine – 100 g.
  • Any fish for the broth. I used two fish heads.
  • Olive oil – 4 tbs.
Seafood Risotto Recipe Ingredients

How to Cook Seafood Risotto Recipe with Mussels and Shrimp

Step 1. Prepare fish broth using fish heads.

Step 2. Chop and sauté the onion lightly in olive oil.

Step 3. Divide the sautéed onion into two pans. In one, add the seafood, and in the other, add the rice, sautéing until golden.

Step 4. When the rice is lightly golden, add 50 g. of wine.

Step 5. To the seafood, add 50 g. of wine.  Let it boil for 2-3 minutes and turn off the heat.

 Step 6. Simultaneously with the seafood, keep an eye on the rice. Once it absorbs all the wine, add a bit of broth gradually. Keep adding broth gradually and wait until the rice is cooked.

 Step 7. Towards the end, add the seafood, salt, pepper, herbs, and boil for an additional 2-3 minutes to evaporate excess moisture.

Seafood Risotto Recipe with Mussels and Shrimp

Food and Drink Paring

Enjoy risotto with mussels and shrimp in a good company. You can serve this meal with a glass of white wine. Also you can cook fresh healthy salad as a part of nutritious meal. Personally I like a cup of hot coffee after the main course. Think about your favorite cooking combination and choose what you like.

Snap. Cook. Care

Ok. Now think what you want to cook and start with love and joy making your own masterpieces. I would be pleased if you share this Risotto with Mussels and Shrimp recipe. Thank you for coming!