Bay Scallop Risotto with Prosciutto
"Risotto perfectly cooked with prosciutto and bay scallops, finishing with parsley and freshly grated parmesan cheese. This is a hearty gluten-free one-pot meal ready in 35 minutes."
NotesRecipe adapted from Chef Michael Symon
Serves4 People
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time25 min
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, dice
- Salt to taste
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 medium garlic cloves)
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup prosciutto, diced
- 1 tablespoon saffron (optional)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces bay scallops
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In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt; sauté for 30 seconds; add garlic; stir and let the onion and garlic sweat, about 1-2 minutes.
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Stir in Arborio rice and turn the heat up to high. Toast the rice in the pan for 1 minute, stirring often. This will release the starch from the rice.
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Once the rice is lightly brown, add white wine and keep stirring. Cook until the alcohol evaporates, leaving the rice a tasty flavor.
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Add prosciutto, followed by saffron (if using) and continue stirring for about 1 minute, releasing the flavor of prosciutto into the rice.
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Ladle 1 cup chicken broth into the pan, bring to a boil and turn down the heat to let it simmer. Let the broth be absorbed by the rice. Continue adding broth, one cup at a time, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Add bay scallops; cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, or until the rice is perfectly tender. Add parsley and parmesan cheese; stir again. At this point, your risotto should be nicely thickened and creamy. Dish up and serve immediately.