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Creamy Shrimp & Scallop Seafood Risotto

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This seafood risotto is rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor from seared shrimp, scallops, and a homemade shrimp stock. A comforting, elegant dish perfect for any occasion.
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Keyword dinner ideas, easy risotto recipe, how to cook seafood risotto, risotto, scallops, seafood, seafood risotto, shrimp
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 people
Calories 620
Author Lucas

Ingredients

Shrimp Stock

  • 30 Shrimp Shells
  • 1 Spanish Onion
  • 1 Carrot Large
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • 3 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 5 springs Fresh Thyme
  • 5 Parsley Stems
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 1.5 liters Water

Risotto

  • 6 Tiger Shrimp
  • 4 Bay Scallops
  • A small amount of Fresh Parsley
  • 1.5 cups Arborio Rice
  • 3 Shallots
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • Shrimp Stock As needed until risotto is al dente
  • 1/2 cups White Wine
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 5 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • A splash 18% Cream 35% heavy cream can be used
  • 1/2 cups Grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1 whole Lemon Juice & Zest
  • 1/3 cup Green Peas frozen or canned
  • Salt To Taste
  • Pepper To Taste