Seafood Risotto

Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup long grain rice (arborio)
2 cups chicken broth, divided
1/2 cup diced zucchini
1/2 lb. raw medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved lengthwise*
1/2 lbs. scallops (quartered if large)
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup minced parsley
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving
*One pound shrimp or scallops can be substituted for the combination.
Instructions: 

Heat oil in large, heavy skillet. Saute onion and garlic over medium heat until soft. Add rice and saute until opaque, about 3 minutes. Add 1 cup broth and bring to boil. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add remaining broth and zucchini; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add shrimp, scallops and peas. Simmer, covered, about 10 minutes, stirring once. Stir in parsley and cook about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, rice is tender and seafood is opaque throughout (watch carefully at this point as rice may stick). Stir in Parmesan cheese.

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