LEEK AND PEA RISOTTO WITH GRILLED CALAMARI

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Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     Quick & Easy     Father's Day     Dinner     Squid     Leek     Pea     Grill/Barbecue     Simmer     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups chicken stock such as leftover-roast-chicken stock
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 scallion, thinly sliced
2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced and washed
1 1/4 cups Arborio rice
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 pound cleaned small squid, patted dry
Equipment: a large (2-burner) grill pan

Steps:

  • Bring stock to a bare simmer in a medium saucepan, then keep at a bare simmer.
  • Whisk together 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, scallion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl to make vinaigrette.
  • Cook leeks in 2 tablespoons oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil and rice to pot and cook, stirring constantly, until rice is coated evenly, about 1 minute. Add wine and briskly simmer, stirring, until most has been absorbed, about 1 minute.
  • Add 1 cup hot stock and briskly simmer, stirring constantly, until stock has been absorbed. Continue simmering and adding hot stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding the next, until 1 cup stock is left, 15 to 18 minutes. Add peas, leeks, and remaining cup stock and cook, stirring, until rice is just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in butter and cheese, then remove from heat.
  • When last cup of stock has been added to risotto, heat grill pan over high heat until hot. 3When risotto is done, season squid with 1/8 teaspoon salt and oil grill pan. Grill squid, pressing down with a spatula and turning halfway through, until opaque and just cooked through, about 1 minute total. Toss with enough lemon vinaigrette to coat.
  • Serve risotto topped with calamari and drizzled with any remaining lemon vinaigrette.

Ahona Kabir Ime
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The calamari was cooked perfectly and the risotto was creamy and flavorful. The lemon-herb butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again!


BlazeBuzz Gaming
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the end result was worth it! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the calamari was grilled perfectly. The lemon-herb butter sauce was a bit too overpowering for my taste, but overall I enjoyed th


Talk Andgo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the calamari was grilled perfectly. The lemon-herb butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again!


slayrnv 34
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This recipe was delicious! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the calamari was grilled perfectly. The lemon-herb butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


sintya vargas
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The calamari was cooked perfectly and the risotto was creamy and flavorful. The lemon-herb butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again!


Six- 15
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the end result was worth it! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the calamari was grilled perfectly. The lemon-herb butter sauce was a bit too overpowering for my taste, but overall I enjoyed th


Nabuli Yasmin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the calamari was grilled perfectly. The lemon-herb butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again!


Themba Xulu
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This recipe was delicious! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the calamari was grilled perfectly. The lemon-herb butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Zulfa Aman
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The calamari was cooked perfectly and the risotto was creamy and flavorful. The lemon-herb butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again!


John Anderson
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the end result was worth it! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the calamari was grilled perfectly. The lemon-herb butter sauce was a bit too overpowering for my taste, but overall I enjoyed th


Kaci Dunn
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the calamari was grilled perfectly. The lemon-herb butter sauce was a bit too overpowering for my taste, but overall I enjoyed the dish.


Shukrullah Sharif
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This dish was amazing! The risotto was cooked perfectly and the calamari was tender and flavorful. The lemon-herb butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch. Will definitely be making this again!


Masibay Wernercastle
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I love risotto and calamari, so I was excited to try this recipe. I was not disappointed! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the calamari was grilled to perfection. The lemon-herb butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch. Will definitely b


Tim Thayer
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the end result was delicious. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the calamari was grilled perfectly. The lemon-herb butter sauce was a bit too overpowering for my taste, but overall I enjoyed t


Angie Weesner
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, the calamari was tender and charred, and the lemon-herb butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Ivan Martínez
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it! The risotto was so creamy and flavorful, and the calamari was grilled to perfection. The lemon-herb butter sauce really made the dish. Will definitely be making this agai


Ali Akash
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The calamari was cooked perfectly and the risotto was creamy and flavorful. The lemon-herb butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch. Will definitely be making this again!


Sodeke Caleb
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This leek and pea risotto with grilled calamari was a delight! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, with the leeks and peas adding a nice sweetness and texture. The grilled calamari was perfectly cooked, tender and slightly charred. The combination