Lobster Risotto is rich and creamy made with arborio rice and plenty of melt in your mouth pieces of lobster. This recipe can be made with two whole lobsters or four lobster tails. Make sure to save the shells, you’ll need those to add to the broth for the risotto. Adding lobster shells to the chicken broth enhances the depth of flavor. Arborio rice is a short grain Italian rice used in making risotto. It’s wider than your standard long grain rice and the perfect size for soaking up flavorful broth. Make sure to have a pot of warm broth ready while making your risotto. Warm broth will absorb better…
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Roman Meatballs with Polenta combine ground beef, Italian sausage and prosciutto with pine nuts and fresh basil over creamy polenta. Inspired by a romantic restaurant in Edmonds where my husband took me for date night. These Roman Meatballs are to die for. So much flavor, so much texture and sitting in a pool of saucy, creamy polenta. Really all you need more is a loaf of French bread and a glass of wine or martini. Ingredients in Roman Meatballs Related Recipes Italian comfort food comes in many different forms, from creamy polenta, to pappardelle ribbons and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Try some of our favorites as seen below. Red Wine…
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Creamy Shrimp Orzo with Basil Oil combines tender orzo in a parmesan cream sauce with quickly cooked shrimp and an herby basil oil drizzle. This delightful recipe marries the succulence of shrimp, the richness of a creamy sauce, and the aromatic charm of basil oil, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds singing. Basil oil is the highlight of this dish and crafting this verdant elixir is a breeze – a fusion of fresh basil leaves and extra-virgin olive oil, blended to perfection. The result? A fragrant, herbaceous oil that sets the stage for the luxurious experience that follows. Plump, succulent shrimp sautéed to a…
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Dungeness Crab Capellini is light with plenty of crab, hints of lemon, chives and bacon with a splash of cream. Dungeness crab is native to the northwest and loved for its rich buttery taste. It’s one of my absolute favorite seafood indulgences. Every bite takes me back to days of fishing and crabbing on the family boat. Our pots were always full of crab and it was my job to crack them and pick out the meat for dinner. The hard part was trying not to eat it all during the process! If you don’t have access to a boat, you can find Dungeness crab in most seafood sections of…
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Manila Clams with Angel Hair in a light lemon garlic sauce with smoky pieces of bacon and fresh torn basil. Perhaps my favorite dinner of summer. Light enough for warm nights but satisfying as a meal. It’s got all the fresh flavors from the lemon garlic sauce to the fresh torn basil. It just feels like what you should be eating outdoors on a nice warm night. Plus, manila clams are super fun to eat! Manila clams are local to the Pacific Northwest and are known for their sweet and meaty texture. Their shells are thinner than most clams, leaving more room for meat. If you’re in the area, stop…
