Derek's Seafood Risotto
serves 8

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Derek's Seafood Risotto
This seafood risotto is a specialty of my nephew Derek and his dad. This is a sumptuous meal to enjoy on special occasions, especially if you love seafood. 
1 pound asparagus trimmed into 2-inch pieces
7-8 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup minced onion
3 cups Arborio rice
1 cup white wine
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound sea scallops
1/2 pound large shrimp
1 pound salmon
  1. Bring a large saucepan of water to boil, plunge the asparagus into the boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Empty pan and set asparagus aside.
  2. Pour chicken broth into the same large saucepan, bring broth to a simmer, reduce heat to low, allow broth to continue simmering.
  3. Heat another large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Warm the oil, saute the onion until tender, about 4 minutes. 
  4. Add the rice, stirring until it is toasted, about 3 minutes.
  5. Pour the wine into the saucepan, stirring well until the wine is almost absorbed.
  6. Continue to add 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup broth at a time to the rice, stirring frequently until liquid is almost completely absorbed before adding more broth. 
  7. Do not allow the rice to dry out. Make sure to reserve 1/4 cup broth for later.
  8. When the rice is firm but tender and creamy in appearance, (this will take about 20 minutes) add the asparagus and some more broth.
  9. Cook until rice is al dente and asparagus is warm about 3-4 minutes. 
  10. Remove from heat, stir in butter, Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup reserved broth.
  11. While rice is cooking, rub 1 tablespoon olive oil over fish, scallops and shrimp.
  12. Grill the seafood about 10 minutes before the risotto is done.
  13. Place risotto on a serving platter, arrange the seafood around the the risotto and serve warm.
  • Note you can easily broil or pan sear the fish and seafood if you do not have access to a grill.
Calories 549, Fat 15.4g, Cholesterol 107mg, Sodium 276mg
Carbohydrates 62.1g, Fiber 3.2g, Sugars 1.6g, Protein 32.5g