Lionfish Risotto by Susan Davis for The Bonaire Insider | May 4, 2015 Print Recipe Lionfish Risotto This is an excellent use of small- to medium-sized lionfish fillets, as the fish should be bite-sized. The key to a great risotto is the constant stirring for 22 minutes, so be sure to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go when you begin cooking. Course Main Dish Cuisine Italian, Seafood Keyword lionfish, risotto Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 22 minutes Passive Time None Servings persons Ingredients 1 quart seafood stock chicken or vegetable stock can also be substitutedwater if additional liquid is needed1-2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil1 large onion chopped1 cup Arborio ricefresh vegetables or mushrooms whatever you preferItalian herbs, salt, pepper to taste.25 cup pomegranates or dried cranberries optional1-2 tsps Balsamic vinegar.25 cup milk or cream, almond milk also works well optional1-2 tbsps fresh, finely grated Parmesan cheese Course Main Dish Cuisine Italian, Seafood Keyword lionfish, risotto Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 22 minutes Passive Time None Servings persons Ingredients 1 quart seafood stock chicken or vegetable stock can also be substitutedwater if additional liquid is needed1-2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil1 large onion chopped1 cup Arborio ricefresh vegetables or mushrooms whatever you preferItalian herbs, salt, pepper to taste.25 cup pomegranates or dried cranberries optional1-2 tsps Balsamic vinegar.25 cup milk or cream, almond milk also works well optional1-2 tbsps fresh, finely grated Parmesan cheese Instructions In a Dutch oven, heat 1 to 2 tbsps. olive oil. Add one large chopped onion or several chopped shallots, and sauté until translucent. Add in one cup arborio rice (risotto rice) and quickly sauté to coat the rice in the oil. Set your timer for 22 minutes and then begin adding a ladle full of stock as needed to keep the rice from sticking. Be sure to begin stirring continuously at this point and adding stock as needed. When there are 10 minutes left, add any crisp vegetables, such as sweet or hot peppers, celery, etc. Add in your favorite seasonings, but at a minimum a pinch of salt and some fresh ground pepper. Continue to ladle in stock as needed and continue to stir. When 5 minutes are left, add in any soft vegetables, such as mushrooms. It is also nice to add a tangy sweetness with some fruit--pomegranates or cranberries create a nice touch--and can be added at this time. When 4 minutes are left, add in the lionfish. With 2 minutes remaining, add in any fresh herbs, such as mint or chopped chives. When the 22 minutes are complete, the rice should be fully cooked. At this point, sprinkle and stir in about 1 or 2 tsps. of balsamic vinegar (a fruit-infused balsamic is very nice with this dish). For a creamier risotto, also stir in about 1/4 cup of milk or cream and one or two tbsps. of fresh, finely grated Parmesan. Turn off heat and let the risotto rest for five minutes. Serve immediately after resting; garnish with additional fresh mint sprigs. Recipe Notes Submitted by Susan Davis Test Kitchen's Comment: A great way to use small- to medium-sized fillets. Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Name * Email * Website Select your language Search for: Search for: Subscribe to Our Newsletter Please leave this field emptyEmail * Terms & Conditions * By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. Check your inbox or spam folder now to confirm your subscription. 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