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Risotto with Clams


Creamy risotto with New Zealand clams.

Risotto with Clams

Servings

10

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Calories

0

Author:

Giada De Laurentiis

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 ounces pancetta (diced)
  • 2 shallots (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 1 cup plus 1/2 cup prosecco
  • 2 1/4 cups jarred clam juice or seafood broth
  • 1 pound New Zealand clams (scrubbed)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
  • 12 littleneck clams (shucked and chopped, juice strained)
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves (chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (2 lemons)

Instructions

  1. As seen on: Giada's Holiday Handbook, Episode 7. Christmas at Giada's.
  2. Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil and pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta is golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta to a paper-towel-lined plate and reserve.
  3. To the pan with the pancetta drippings, add the shallots, garlic and salt. Cook until fragrant, stirring with a wooden spoon, 2 minutes. Stir in the rice and coat with all the flavors of the pan. Toast the rice for 2 minutes. Deglaze with 1 cup of the prosecco and cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid is almost entirely absorbed. Add 1 cup of the clam juice and cook, stirring, until almost completely absorbed, 6 to 8 minutes. Continue adding the clam juice, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring often and allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding the next. Cook until the rice is tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, to a small saucepan, add the remaining 1/2 cup prosecco and the New Zealand clams. Cover the pan and place over high heat. Cook, shaking occasionally, until the clams have opened, about 4 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open. Set aside.
  5. To finish the risotto, stir in the Parmesan, butter, reserved pancetta and the chopped littleneck clams along with their juice. Cook until the clams are cooked through and the butter and cheese are melted in, an additional 2 minutes. The risotto should have some movement and not be too thick.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together the parsley and lemon zest. Stir half of the mixture into the risotto. Using a slotted spoon, scoop the steamed New Zealand clams over the top of the risotto and finish with the remaining parsley mixture.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
10
per serving
Calories
0
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
22 grams
Protein
18 grams
Fat
11 grams
Saturated Fat
5 grams
Cholestrol
37 milligrams
Sodium
898 milligrams
Fiber
1 grams
Sugar
1 grams
gluten free
nut free

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