Arugula Risotto Recipes

MADE IN AMERICA + ARUGULA RISOTTO + A GIVEAWAY!

Steps:

• Blanch the arugula in boiling salted water for 30 seconds and then submerge in an ice bath to keep the color in tact. Transfer arugula to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
• Heat a saute pan over medium heat and add the olive oil and rice. Stir for about 30 seconds until the rice just begins to toast. Add the shallots and give it a quick stir.
• Continue to cook the rice for about 1 more minute and then add the wine. Once the wine has evaporated, add the vegetable stock, 1/2 cup at a time. Stir the rice constantly and add another 1/2 cup of stock once the previous addition has been absorbed. Continue this process till you have no more stock.
• Once all the stock has been absorbed, remove the rice from the heat and add the mascarpone and parmesan cheese as well as the blended arugula. Season with salt and stir to combine.
• Let the risotto sit for 2 minutes and then serve.

LEMONY SHRIMP AND RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook until the shrimp are just opaque in the center, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Transfer the shrimp and juices to a bowl to cool.
• Add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil to the pan. Add the fennel and onions. Cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, 30 seconds. Add the rice. Stir until well coated and translucent in spots, about 2 minutes. Add the wine. Cook until the wine is absorbed, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, lemon juice, zest, and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the rice is just tender but still has some bite and the risotto is creamy, stirring often, 13 to 14 minutes.
• Mix in the arugula. Stir until the arugula wilts, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp. Mix in additional broth if needed, 1/4 cup at a time, until the risotto is creamy.
• Spoon the risotto into 4 shallow soup bowls.

ARUGULA RISOTTO

Steps:

• Finely chop arugula and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute rice in the hot oil until it begins to look toasted, about 1 minute. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in wine and stir frequently until most of the liquid is absorbed, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Stir in vegetable broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring almost constantly. Add arugula with the 5th cup of vegetable broth; pour in remaining broth, stirring almost constantly, until rice is tender yet firm to the bite, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and butter. Add salt and pepper to taste.

ARUGULA RISOTTO

Steps:

• Peel shallot and finely chop. Bring broth to a boil in a small pot, then reduce heat and keep warm. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté shallot. Add rice and stir, cooking briefly. Add white wine and cook, stirring, until evaporated. Ladle in about 150 ml (approximately 3/4 cup) of hot broth and cook, stirring frequently, until almost all liquid is absorbed. Continue to add broth in this manner and cook until rice is al dente, about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Rinse the arugula (rocket) and chop coarsely.
• Stir the arugula, the remaining butter and cheese (up to 4 tablespoons) into the finished risotto and season. Spoon risotto on plates, sprinkle with the remaining goat cheese and fresh cracked pepper.

ARUGULA RISOTTO

Steps:

• Bring chicken stock to a simmer in a large stockpot over medium heat; cover, and keep at a steady simmer until ready to use. At the same time, heat oil in a large heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots to oil; cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are softened and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add rice, and cook, stirring constantly, until rice is thoroughly coated and makes a clicking noise, 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine; cook, stirring constantly, until wine is completely absorbed.
• Using a ladle, add about 1 1/2 cups hot stock to the rice; cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until most of liquid has been absorbed and mixture is just thick enough to leave a clear trail behind the spoon. Add another 3/4 cup hot stock to rice; cook, stirring constantly, until most of liquid is absorbed.
• Continue adding stock 3/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly after each addition, until the rice is mostly translucent but still opaque in the center, and the liquid is the consistency of heavy cream, 20 to 25 minutes. The rice should be al dente but no longer crunchy. Watch carefully, and gradually reduce the amount of added liquid to make sure the mixture does not overcook; it will continue to thicken after it is removed from heat.
• Remove from heat. Stir in butter, cheese, and arugula puree; season with salt and pepper. To serve, mound risotto in the center of shallow serving bowls, and sprinkle with additional cheese. Garnish with arugula flowers, if desired.

SHRIMP WITH ARUGULA PESTO RISOTTO

Steps:

• To make the pesto combine all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend until a paste is formed and set aside.
• Using a saucepot, combine the rice and the butter and mix well over medium heat. Cook it stirring until a roasted aroma develops. Add the liquid in several additions, stirring the rice frequently. Cook the risotto until the rice is al dente, and most of the liquid is absorbed, it should take about 20 minutes. The texture should be creamy.
• Add the pesto to the risotto and mix well. Cook another minute.
• Saute the shrimp in olive oil until pink and tails are curled, about 3 to 5 minutes. To serve, plate the risotto in the center of the plate and top with the shrimp.

RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Peel and devein the shrimp and add the shells to the fish stock. Simmer for 20 minutes, then strain, reserving the stock. Keep it warm over low heat.
• Meanwhile, trim the stalks from the arugula, thoroughly wash the leaves and chop them.
• Heat the butter in a large skillet and saute the shrimps for two minutes until they turn pink (do not overcook them or they will become tough). Remove the shrimps and set them aside.
• Add the shallots and garlic and saute them until they are soft. Add the rice and saute it, stirring, until it turns opaque.
• Add the wine and let it reduce. Add one cup of hot fish stock and mix it in so the rice absorbs it. As the liquid is absorbed, add more. Add Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue adding liquid and stir for about 20 minutes all told, or until the rice is al dente. Add the shrimps and arugula and stir thoroughly. The liquid should be absorbed and the rice creamy.

RISOTTO WITH ARUGULA AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups whole arugula leaves, parsley and garlic in processor. Blend until coarsely chopped. With machine running, add 4 tablespoons oil; process until finely chopped. Mix in lemon peel. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Bring broth and clam juice to simmer in large saucepan. Cover and keep warm over low heat. Melt butter with remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and saut until tender, about 5 minutes. Add rice and stir 2 minutes. Add wine and stir until absorbed, about 1 minute. Stir in 1 cup warm broth and simmer until absorbed, stirring frequently. Cook until rice is almost tender, adding broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring often and allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding next, about 20 minutes. Mix in arugula mixture and shrimp. Continue cooking, adding more broth 1/4 cup at a time, until rice is creamy and tender and shrimp are cooked through, about 10 minutes longer. Season risotto with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup sliced arugula and serve.

ARUGULA RISOTTO

Steps:

• Bring the chicken stock to a simmer in a large stockpot over medium heat; cover, and keep at a steady simmer until ready to use. At the same time, heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots to the oil; cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are softened and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the rice, and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is thoroughly coated and makes a clicking noise, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the wine; cook, stirring constantly, until the wine is completely absorbed.
• Using a ladle, add about 1 1/2 cups hot stock to the rice; cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the mixture is just thick enough to leave a clear trail behind the spoon. Add another 3/4 cup hot stock to rice; cook, stirring constantly, until most of liquid is absorbed.
• Continue adding stock, 3/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly after each addition, until the rice is mostly translucent but still opaque in the center, and the liquid is the consistency of heavy cream, 20 to 25 minutes. The rice should be al dente but no longer crunchy. Watch carefully, and gradually reduce the amount of added liquid to make sure the mixture does not overcook; it will continue to thicken after it is removed from heat.
• Remove from heat. Stir in the butter, cheese, and arugula puree; season with salt and pepper. To serve, mound risotto in the center of shallow serving bowls, and sprinkle with additional cheese. Garnish with arugula flowers, if desired.
• Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, and add 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and the arugula. As soon as the water returns to a boil, remove from heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the arugula to the ice bath to stop the cooking. Working in batches, remove the arugula from the ice bath and place on paper towels to drain, squeezing out as much excess water as possible.
• Transfer the arugula to the jar of a blender. Add the oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the pepper; puree until smooth and thickened with a small amount of unincorporated oil on the surface. Before using, stir gently to combine.