RISOTTO WITH PRAWNS AND MUSSELS

Risotto with prawns and mussels. Risotto is a classic dish that goes well with prawns and mussels. This tasteful recipe is worth every minute it takes to make.

Recipe courtesy Seafood from Norway

Prep and cooking time: 30-40 minutes

Cooking level: medium

Serves: 4

Ingredients

100g prawns
100g shelled mussels
2 carrots
1 onion
1 clove of garlic
2tbsp olive oil
300ml risotto rice
100ml white wine
900ml vegetable stock
100 ml peas
100ml parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper

Method

• Finely dice carrot.
• Finely chop onion and garlic, and sauté tender in olive oil.
• Add risotto rice and mix well.
• Pour in white wine and cook it all in.
• Add the finely diced carrot.
• Add  a little of the hot vegetable stock, stirring well, until evaporated, then add some more and repeat..
• Mix in prawns, mussels, peas and grated parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve freshly made.

Source

Shellfish are:

• low in fat
• a source of selenium, zinc, iodine and copper

Some types of shellfish, such as mussels, oysters, squid and crab, are also good sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, but they do not contain as much as oily fish.

Mussels

Mussels are one of the most sustainable choices of seafood. There are vast reserves of mussels, and they are grown and harvested in line with strict regulations. Additionally, both wild and farmed mussels have minimal impact on the environment. One reason for this is because mussel farming doesn’t require feed or chemicals, so it leads to no waste or pollution.

Prawns

Prawns are very rich in beneficial minerals, proteins, antioxidants, fatty acids, and other components, that aid good health and well-being. It aids in the improvement of the blood circulation cycle, cardiovascular health, better bone health, skin health improvement, better gut health, and overall well-being.