Jul 14 2026
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Gambero Recipe

Inspired by ItalX
Time1h 30m
Serves4

SHRIMP, BLACK GARLIC-SQUID INK RISOTTO, FLORENTINO CAULIFLOWER, PESTO CALABRESE, SMOKED OLIVE OIL

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Black Garlic-Squid Ink Risotto

Florentino Cauliflower

Pesto Calabrese

Smoked Olive Oil

Method

Shrimp

  1. 1

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Shrimp

    Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.

Black Garlic-Squid Ink Risotto

  1. 3

    Sauté Onion

    In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

  2. 4

    Add Rice

    Stir in the Arborio rice, coating it with the oil and onion mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the rice is slightly transparent.

  3. 5

    Deglaze with Wine

    Pour in the white wine and stir until it's mostly absorbed by the rice.

  4. 6

    Add Broth Gradually

    Begin adding the broth, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously. Wait until the broth is mostly absorbed before adding more.

  5. 7

    Incorporate Black Garlic and Squid Ink

    After about 15 minutes, stir in the mashed black garlic and squid ink, mixing well until the risotto is creamy and has a rich color.

  6. 8

    Finish with Cheese and Butter

    Remove from heat, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and butter until melted and combined.

Florentino Cauliflower

  1. 9

    Prepare the Cauliflower

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). In a bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 10

    Roast the Cauliflower

    Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and tender. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Pesto Calabrese

  1. 11

    Blend the Pesto

    In a food processor, combine sun-dried tomatoes, basil leaves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and minced garlic.

  2. 12

    Process Until Smooth

    Blend until a smooth paste forms. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Smoked Olive Oil

  1. 13

    Prepare Smoked Oil

    In a small bowl, mix olive oil with liquid smoke. Stir well and set aside for drizzling.

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