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Seafood Risotto

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 1998 Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 35 min Serves: 8 to 10 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onions Salt Freshly ground white pepper Freshly ground black pepper 6 cups seafood stock 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 pound (2 cups) Arborio rice 2 pounds assorted Mediterranean shellfish and seafood 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 3 tablespoons chopped green onions, green part only 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves Directions In a large saute pan, over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring. Saute until the onions are slightly soft, about 3 minutes. Add the stock and garlic. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for about 6 minutes. Add the rice and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring constantly. Clean, trim and dice the shellfish and seafood. Season the seafood with salt and pepper. Continue to cook...

Gourmet Mushroom Risotto

Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 "This authentic Italian-style risotto is cooked the slow, painful way, but it's oh so worth it. It's the perfect complement for grilled meats and chicken dishes." Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth, divided 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 shallots, diced 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine sea salt to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives 4 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions: 1. In a saucepan, warm the broth over low heat. 2. Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the mushrooms, and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Remove mushrooms and their liquid, and set aside. 3. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet, and stir in the shallots. Cook 1 minute. Add rice, stirring to coat with oil, a...