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Prawn & Scallop Risotto with Kumara & Saffron

A recipe from New Zealand.

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Prawn & Scallop Risotto with Kumara & Saffron

Nutrition (per serving)

520Calories
38 gProtein
68 gCarbs
18 gFat
8 gSugar
950 mgSalt

Ingredients

  • 400 g Large prawns (peeled, deveined)
  • 400 g Large scallops
  • 400 g Arborio rice
  • 400 g Kumara (diced small)
  • 1.5 L Fish stock (hot)
  • 150 ml White wine
  • pinch Saffron threads
  • 60 g Butter
  • 100 g Parmesan (grated)
  • 1 each Onion & garlic (finely chopped)
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil

Method

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in oil and half butter. Add rice and kumara, stir 2 min until translucent.
  2. Add wine and saffron, reduce. Add hot stock 1 ladle at a time, stirring until absorbed (18–20 min total).
  3. When rice creamy and al dente, stir in prawns and scallops last 3–4 min until cooked.
  4. Finish with remaining butter, parmesan and chives. Serve immediately – luxurious NZ prawn-scallop risotto with kumara and saffron infusion.

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