Langostino Risotto

One bite in and I knew I hit the jackpot with this Risotto. If you’ve been in search of the perfect risotto recipe, this is definitely one for the books! I’m pretty excited to share this with you guys that I can hardly stand it. Risotto has long been on my bucket list of things to do so when I finally tried my hand at it with my Parmesan and Mushroom Risotto, I was a believer. This dish is not as difficult to make as it seems especially if you do some prep work for your ingredients before you begin.

 
This time, I thought I’d try a seafood risotto and since I had a package of Langostino from Trader Joe’s, it seems like a great fit. If you don’t have langostino available in your area, you could easily substitute shrimp or crab in this dish. Scallops would work too but you’d need to sear them off somewhere towards the end of the cooking time for placement onto the risotto for serving. It really is quite a versatile dish.
 

We made this dish and ate about half, then I reheated the leftovers the next day and I swear it got better! I love it when that happens. You will, too! So give it a try.

Langostino Risotto

Start on the Mise en place pronounced  [mi zɑ̃ ˈplas] which is a French culinary phrase which means “putting in place”. It is used to refer to organizing and arranging the ingredients needed for a recipe before you begin so that everything is ready for you as you need it. So for this recipe, you will need to:

  1. Bring the chicken or vegetable stock to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
  2. Finely grate any cheese, so that it melts quickly when added near the end of the cooking process.
  3. Cut butter into small, even-sized pieces to be added when the risotto is nearly finished. Place the butter in the fridge; it should be very cold when you add it.
  4. Dice the onions so that they cook through properly and don’t affect the texture of the finished risotto. When you’re sweating the onions in the butter and oil, make sure not to let them brown.
  5. Clean and peel the langostino. If you got the frozen variety (like from Trader Joe’s) defrost them per the package instructions. They will be added to the pan at the very end for a quick re-heat.

And then there are just a few easy steps to go over for cooking:

  1. Add the stock just enough at a time to cover the rice and let the rice absorb it a little at a time. Scrape the base and sides of the pan as you stir in the stock. This technique allows the dish to become creamy from the starches in the rice much like slow cooking grits in a similar fashion.
  2. Make sure that each cup of stock has been nearly absorbed before adding the next cup. The idea is to keep the rice runny and moving so that it cooks evenly. The rice should not look dry. Keep it bubbling steadily as you add stock, but not at a hard boil.
  3. Constant stirring isn’t necessary, but stir frequently: a couple times after adding an additional cup of stock, then again before it evaporates.
  4. To avoid making your risotto too soupy, reduce the amount of chicken stock you add toward the end. It’s better to add too little stock rather than too much because you can always stir in a little hot stock to loosen it up after you add the butter and cheese.
  5. When the rice is not quite done, the risotto will look creamy and not too thick. In finished risotto, the rice is plump and tender, but with a bite in the center (al dente).

 

Looking for another Risotto? Try this Parmesan and Mushroom Risotto.

 

Langostino Risotto with Fresh Peas & Parmigiano Reggiano

Langostino Risotto

Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming
Once you learn the technique, risotto of any kind is so easy to make!
4.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 576 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz langostino , peeled and cooked
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small white onion or 1 large shallot , minced
  • 1 1/2 cups Arborio (Italian) rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • fine sea salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • chives , minced, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan [paid link], bring the chicken or vegetable stock to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
  • Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a saucepan [paid link] or large skillet, and the onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the onion begins to become soft and opaque about 4 minutes. The onion should not pick up any brown color which would detract from our beautiful rice.
  • Next add the rice, stirring constantly to coat with oil, about 2 minutes. When the rice has taken on a pale, golden color, pour in wine, and let it bubble until it has reduced by half.
  • Add 2 cups of your broth to the rice and stir occasionally until the broth is absorbed.
  • Continue adding broth 1/2 cup ( about 1 ladle full) at a time, stirring continuously, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • When the rice is to your desired tenderness, remove from heat and let stand 1 minute. Stir in the langostinos, butter, chives, and Parmesan. Adjust the salt and pepper, if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 11/4 recipeCalories: 576kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 34gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 759mgPotassium: 439mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 283IUVitamin C: 2mgVitamin D: 1µgVitamin E: 1mgVitamin K: 3µgCalcium: 162mgFolate: 180µgIron: 4mgZinc: 2mg
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11 thoughts on “Langostino Risotto”

  1. I’m planning on doing charcoal grilled filet mignons, with the Trader Joes Langostino Risotto, I googled Langositino risotto and am glad I came across your page. I can’t wait to make both the steaks and risotto on sunday! I also found those frozen langostinos at trader joes!

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