Shellfish Arancini Recipe

Preparation and Cooking

1. 1

   Cook the Rice

   In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the Arborio rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender and creamy. Let cool.

2. 2

   Prepare the Shellfish Mixture

   In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked Arborio rice, shellfish, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

3. 3

   Form the Arancini

   Once the rice mixture is cool enough to handle, take a small portion and form it into a ball (about the size of a golf ball). Repeat until all mixture is used.

4. 4

   Breading the Arancini

   Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs. Roll each arancini ball in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.

5. 5

   Fry the Arancini

   In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the arancini in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy (about 3-4 minutes). Drain on paper towels.

6. 6

   Serve

   Serve the shellfish arancini warm with vodka sauce and basil pesto for drizzling or dipping.