Black Risotto
This black risotto is a delicious and visually stunning dish made with squid ink, Arborio rice, and seafood.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
- Shrimp - 8 ounces, peeled and deveined
- Squid - 8 ounces, cleaned and sliced
- Fish or seafood stock - 4 cups
- White wine - 1/2 cup
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Arborio rice - 1 1/2 cups
- Squid ink - 2 sachets
Let's Get Started
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the Arborio rice and stir to coat it with the oil.
- Pour in the white wine and cook until it is absorbed by the rice.
- Begin adding the fish or seafood stock, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each ladle to be absorbed before adding the next.
- After about 15 minutes, add the squid ink and continue adding the stock until the rice is cooked al dente.
- In a separate pan, heat some olive oil and sauté the squid and shrimp until cooked through.
- Add the cooked seafood to the risotto and stir gently to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g