Best Easy Risotto alla Crema di Scampi Recipe

Langoustine bisque enriches this luxurious risotto from Italy's finest seafood restaurants. This high protein mediterranean dish is a fresh, elegant family dinner that tastes like the sea.

Cook 50 min Difficulty NORMAL 460 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • Langoustines (shells and meat separated) 1.25 lbs
  • Arborio rice 1.5 cups
  • Dry white wine 0.5 cup
  • Yellow onion 1 pieces
  • Carrot 1 pieces
  • Celery stalk 1 pieces
  • Heavy cream 0.5 cup
  • Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp
  • Chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
  • Salt 1 tsp
  • Black pepper 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 54 g 47%
Protein 23 g 20%
Fat 15 g 33%
Serving size 310g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Prepare the langoustine bisque: In a large saucepan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add langoustine shells, half the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 7–8 minutes until shells turn red and vegetables soften.

  2. 2

    Deglaze with half the white wine, cover with 4 cups water, and simmer gently for 25 minutes. Strain and reserve this bisque; discard solids.

  3. 3

    In a separate heavy-bottomed pan, heat remaining olive oil over medium-low. Add remaining onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in Arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

  4. 4

    Pour in the remaining white wine and cook until absorbed. Add bisque a ladle at a time, stirring constantly and letting liquid absorb before each addition. Moderate heat to maintain gentle simmer throughout.

  5. 5

    When rice is creamy and al dente (about 20 minutes), stir in langoustine meat and heavy cream. Cook for 2–3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and finish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this risotto alla crema di scampi recipe?
The defining ingredient is the langoustine, which contributes both its sweet, delicate meat and the shells to create a deeply flavorful bisque. This infuses the risotto with a true 'taste of the sea' that is both elegant and satisfying.
Q. What cooking techniques ensure perfect risotto texture?
The success of this risotto relies on moderate, consistent heat and gradual addition of the langoustine bisque. Stir frequently and add liquid one ladle at a time to achieve a creamy texture while preserving the distinct bite of Arborio rice.
Q. How do I prevent overcooked or undercooked risotto?
Taste the rice towards the end of cooking: it should be creamy but still slightly firm in the center (al dente). Avoid adding too much liquid at once, and remove the pan from heat as soon as your desired consistency is reached.
Q. What are the nutritional facts per serving for this recipe?
Each serving (310g) contains approximately 460 kcal, with 54g carbohydrates (47%), 23g protein (20%), and 15g fat (33%). This makes it a balanced, higher protein dish within Mediterranean cuisine.
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