Best Easy Risotto alla Marinara Recipe

Sailor-style risotto loaded with shellfish and seafood in a light broth. This high protein mediterranean dish is fresh, briny, and a family dinner that brings coastal Italy to your kitchen.

Cook 50 min Difficulty NORMAL 370 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • Arborio rice 1.5 cups
  • Mixed seafood (mussels, clams, shrimp, squid) 1 lb
  • Onion 1 medium
  • Garlic 3 cloves
  • Dry white wine 0.5 cup
  • Fish or seafood stock 5 cups
  • Cherry tomatoes 1 cup
  • Fresh parsley 0.25 cup
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
  • Salt 1 tsp
  • Black pepper 0.5 tsp
  • Red pepper flakes 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 49 g 53%
Protein 19 g 21%
Fat 8 g 26%
Serving size 320g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Warm the seafood stock in a saucepan over low heat and keep it hot, but not boiling.

  2. 2

    In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat olive oil over medium heat; add the diced onion and gently sweat for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Stir in chopped garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add Arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to coat each grain in oil. Pour in the wine and simmer on medium-high, scraping up any bits, until almost evaporated.

  4. 4

    Add a ladleful of hot stock and stir, maintaining a medium simmer. When most liquid is absorbed, repeat, stirring often and adding more stock only as needed to keep it creamy but not soupy.

  5. 5

    At about the 15-minute mark, fold in cherry tomatoes and mixed seafood. Stir gently and continue cooking, adding stock, until the rice is al dente and seafood is just cooked (about 6–8 minutes more).

  6. 6

    Finish with chopped fresh parsley, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and let rest off the heat for 2 minutes before serving for best texture.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this Risotto alla Marinara recipe?
The foundation of this dish is Arborio rice, which delivers the signature creamy texture of risotto. Mixed seafood—such as mussels, clams, shrimp, and squid—are essential for the briny, ocean-fresh character that defines Risotto alla Marinara.
Q. How do you prevent overcooked seafood while making this risotto?
Timing is critical: add the seafood only after the rice has cooked for about 15 minutes and is nearly tender. This ensures the seafood cooks through in the final 6–8 minutes without becoming rubbery, while retaining its natural juices.
Q. What steps ensure creamy risotto texture every time?
Maintain moderate heat and stir frequently as you gradually add hot stock. This helps the rice release starches, producing a creamy result. Rest the finished risotto off the heat for two minutes before serving for the perfect consistency.
Q. How many calories and how much protein are in each serving?
Each serving provides about 370 kcal, with 19g of protein. Protein supplies 21% of calories, which is above average for risotto, due to the generous addition of mixed seafood.
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