International Recipe: Seafood Risotto

Seafood Risotto

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 cup arborio rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup diced zucchini
• 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined
• 1/2 pound scallops
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Procedures:

1. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet.
2. Saute onion and garlic clove over medium heat until soft. Add rice, stir frequently and saute about 3 minutes.
3. Add half the chicken broth (1 cup) and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer about 10 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Add remaining chicken broth and zucchini; cover and simmer for 5 minutes more.
4. Add shrimp, scallops and frozen peas.Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring once. Stir in chopped parsley and cook about 5 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Stir in grated parmesan cheese.

Makes 4 servings.