Seafood Risotto With Basil Butter, Parmesan Crisps And Rocket Salad

Ingredients

Ingredients For the basil butter
  • 60g/2½oz unsalted butter, softened

  • bunch fresh basil

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the seafood risotto
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 3 shallots, diced

  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed

  • 200g/7oz risotto rice

  • 100ml/3½fl oz white wine

  • 1 litre/1¾ pints hot chicken or fish stock

  • 12 raw king prawns

  • 12 scallops

  • 100g/3½oz smoked salmon

  • 100g/3½oz frozen peas

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 tbsp crème fraîche

  • 50g/2oz parmesan, grated

For the parmesan crisps
  • vegetable oil, for frying

  • 25g/1oz parmesan, grated

For the rocket salad
  • 1 tbsp crème fraîche

  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • handful rocket leaves

  • 1-2 tbsp parmesan shavings, plus extra to serve

Description

This Homely, Comforting Risotto Is Packed With Plump, Fresh Seafood And Has A Delicious, Creamy Texture.

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