Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 16 fluid oz bottled clam
- 1 can chopped clams – drained with juices reserved
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 3/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 tsp Saffron
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 8 oz cooked salmon
- Kosher salt
- ground black pepper
Seafood risotto is a delectable creamy dish; it can be considered to be one of the staples of Italian cuisine which is noted for its creative use of seafood. Although risotto is now a standard of Italian cooking found in most Italian restaurants, rice dishes are somewhat rare in Italian cuisine. So make sure to relish this opportunity to try one of the more interesting dining options from the famous peninsula, your taste buds will thank you.
Health Benefits
This seafood risotto recipe has many ingredients that contribute to its health profile. The Arborio rice has a lot of health benefits all on its own, but the real star of this dish are the clams. Clams are very high in iron, higher than many forms of protein like liver or lamb. A 3 ounce serving of clams has approximately 24 mg of iron, 6 mg more than the recommended daily dose. This can be especially beneficial for people who are struggling to get enough iron in their diet, especially women. Iron is important because it contributes to red blood cell production which directly affects your body’s ability to take in oxygen.
Nutrition
Per Serving:
469 calories
13 g fat
59 g carbohydrates
21.5 g protein
67 mg cholesterol
359 mg sodium
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How to Make Seafood Risotto
Note: Do not let rice brown.
Trivia The starch content of Arborio rice, the rice used in risotto, is what gives risotto its creamy quality. |
