Jun 09 2026
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Risotto Von Meeresfrüchten Recipe

Inspired by Affäre
Time45m
Serves4

Creamy lemon risotto, Caramelized scallops, shrimp, Smoked octopus

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Ingredients

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Risotto

Seafood

Method

Risotto Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Broth

    In a saucepan, heat the vegetable broth over low heat. Keep it warm but do not let it boil.

  2. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Toast the Rice

    Add the Arborio rice to the skillet and stir for about 2 minutes, allowing it to absorb the flavors and toast slightly.

  4. 4

    Add Wine

    Pour in the dry white wine and stir until it is mostly absorbed by the rice.

  5. 5

    Cook the Risotto

    Begin adding the warm vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until each addition is absorbed before adding the next. This process should take about 18-20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Finish the Risotto

    Once the rice is creamy and al dente, stir in the butter, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Seafood Preparation

  1. 7

    Cook the Scallops

    In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over high heat. Season the scallops with salt and black pepper. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  2. 8

    Cook the Shrimp

    In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice.

  3. 9

    Warm the Smoked Octopus

    Just before serving, add the sliced smoked octopus to the skillet to warm it through for about 1 minute.

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