Jul 14 2026

Primeiro Prato Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Robalo Grelhado com risotto cítrico e molho beurre blanc

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

For the Beurre Blanc Sauce

Method

Preparing the Robalo

  1. 1

    Season the Robalo

    Pat the robalo filets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Grill the Robalo

    In a large grill pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, place the robalo filets skin-side down and grill for about 4-5 minutes. Flip and grill for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through and flaky. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Making the Citrus Risotto

  1. 3

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic, and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 4

    Toast the Rice

    Add the Arborio rice to the pan and stir to coat the grains with butter. Cook for about 2 minutes until lightly toasted.

  3. 5

    Add Wine

    Pour in the white wine and stir until it has mostly evaporated.

  4. 6

    Cook the Risotto

    Begin adding the broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently. Wait until the liquid is mostly absorbed before adding the next ladle. This process should take about 18-20 minutes.

  5. 7

    Finish the Risotto

    When the rice is al dente, stir in the lemon zest, orange zest, Parmesan cheese, remaining butter, and chopped parsley. Season with salt to taste.

Making the Beurre Blanc Sauce

  1. 8

    Prepare the Base

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the white wine vinegar, white wine, and chopped shallots. Bring to a boil and reduce until you have about 2 tablespoons of liquid left.

  2. 9

    Emulsify the Sauce

    Lower the heat and whisk in the cold, cubed butter a few pieces at a time until the sauce is creamy and smooth. Season with salt and white pepper.

Plating

  1. 10

    Serve the Dish

    On a plate, spoon a generous portion of the citrus risotto. Place the grilled robalo on top and drizzle with beurre blanc sauce. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

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