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Risotto with mussels and clams

ingredients

servings

4

Rice

320 oz

Mussels

500 oz

Clams

500 oz

Extra virgin olive oil

to taste

Garlic

1 wedge

Onions

1 half

Salt

to taste

Chili pepper

to taste

Parsley

1 sprig

Vegetable broth

1 fl oz

first courses from Italy - Puglia

Risotto with mussels and clams

Risotto with mussels and clams

with shellfish source of B vitamins high in iron

ready in

25 minutes

difficulty

daily requirement

100% Fat

100% Protein

100% Carbohydrates

translated by Italian with google translate

Risotto with mussels and clams

Are you looking for a first course based on very tasty and refined fish? Risotto with mussels and clams can surprise you!

Risotto with mussels and clams step 1

step 1

Scrape the mussels, wash them thoroughly and remove the byssus, pulling it downwards.

Risotto with mussels and clams step 2

step 2

Keep the clams soaked in cold salt water until use.

Risotto with mussels and clams step 3

step 3

Bacteria, then, one by one, to verify that there is no sand inside.

Risotto with mussels and clams step 4

step 4

In a large pan heat a little oil with the garlic clove and a pinch of hot pepper.

Risotto with mussels and clams step 5

step 5

After two minutes, remove the garlic and add mussels and clams.

Risotto with mussels and clams step 6

step 6

Stir, cover and leave the shellfish open for two minutes.

Risotto with mussels and clams step 7

step 7

Then filter the liquid and shell most of the molluscs, leaving some whole to decorate the preparation.

Risotto with mussels and clams step 8

step 8

Then, in a saucepan, heat a tablespoon of oil with the chopped onion.

Risotto with mussels and clams step 9

step 9

Leave to simmer for three minutes, then add the rice and toast it for two minutes.

Risotto with mussels and clams step 10

step 10

Sprinkle with the hot broth until the rice is covered, salt lightly and bring to a boil.

Risotto with mussels and clams step 11

step 11

Then lower the flame and let it simmer.

Risotto with mussels and clams step 12

step 12

Cook the rice for about fifteen minutes, stirring occasionally and adding a little 'broth, as the cooking proceeds. The rice should never be dry. Even at the end, the preparation must be very moist.

Risotto with mussels and clams step 13

step 13

At the end of cooking, cover the rice with a lid and let it rest for two minutes.

Risotto with mussels and clams step 14

step 14

Finally, transfer to a serving dish, sprinkling with chopped parsley.

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