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Seafood Risotto (Frutti di Mare)

Seafood Risotto (Frutti di Mare) balances the sweet brininess of mussels, clams, and shrimp with a gentle richness from white wine and starchy Arborio rice. Each bite is creamy yet bright, with hints of garlic and parsley lifting the ocean-forward flavors—perfect for a refined dinner or a special weekend meal.

  • Prep45 mins
  • Cook1 hr 27 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Seafood Risotto (Frutti di Mare)
  1. 1

    Soak the mussels, clams, and shrimp in separate bowls of salted cold water for 1 hour, then drain. Clean and devein the shrimp, saving the heads and shells.

  2. 2

    Put the shrimp heads and shells, 2 quarts water, the tomato, the quartered onion, the carrot, and the celery in a large pot; bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the flavors meld, 40 minutes to 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the solids. Keep it warm over low heat.

  4. 4

    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice until translucent and coated with oil, 2 to 3 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high and pour in 1 cup white wine. Simmer until the alcohol cooks off, about 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Reduce the heat to medium and stir in 1 ladle of stock until the rice absorbs the liquid. Repeat with the remaining stock, stirring after each addition, until the rice is creamy and almost tender, about 15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 clove garlic and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the mussels and 1/2 cup white wine; cover and cook until the mussels open, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; discard the garlic and any mussels that did not open. Remove the shells and keep the mussels warm. Strain the cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.

  7. 7

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 clove garlic and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the clams and 1/2 cup white wine; cover and cook until they open, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; discard the garlic and any clams that did not open. Remove the shells and keep the clams warm. Strain the cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.

  8. 8

    Heat the remaining olive oil in the same saucepan. Add 1 clove garlic and the shrimp; cook, stirring, until the shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and discard the garlic.

  9. 9

    Ladle some of the mussel and clam cooking liquid over the rice; cook 3 to 5 minutes more. Take the rice off the heat. Fold in the mussels, clams, and shrimp. Sprinkle parsley on top. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving.

About This Recipe

Seafood Risotto (Frutti di Mare) is an Italian dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 12 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Arborio Rice, Carrot, Celery, and Clam. Each serving provides about 695.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Seafood Risotto (Frutti di Mare)?
It is an Italian risotto recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Seafood Risotto (Frutti di Mare) made of?
The main ingredients are Arborio Rice, Carrot, Celery, Clam, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 14 is above.
What goes well with Seafood Risotto (Frutti di Mare)?
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How long does it take to make Seafood Risotto (Frutti di Mare)?
About 2 hrs 12 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 1 hr 27 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 695.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Seafood Risotto (Frutti di Mare) easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 9 steps.

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