Shiitake And Sweet Pea Risotto Recipes

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Pour the stock into a saucepan, place over high heat, and bring to a boil.
• Meanwhile, snap off the ends from the asparagus and peel any tough skin from the stalks.
• Add the asparagus ends to the stock, reduce the heat to low, and simmer gently until the stems are tender, about 7 minutes.
• Dip out and discard the stems.
• Slice the spears 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal.
• Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
• Scatter in the mushrooms and do not move them until they begin to brown, about 1 minute.
• Then season with salt and pepper, and sauté until brown, about 5 minutes.
• Remove to a plate.
• Lower the heat to medium, add the onion, season lightly with salt, and cook until soft but not brown, about 2 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook briefly.
• Add the rice and stir until the grains look pearly white, about 2 minutes.
• Add the wine, if using, and cook until the pan is nearly dry.
• Adjust the heat so the rice cooks at a slow simmer.
• Add 1/2 cup of the stock, stir, and cook until the pan is nearly dry again.
• Season lightly with salt and pepper now so the flavor permeates the rice.
• Add another 1/2 cup of the stock and continue to stir and cook, adding stock as necessary, until the rice is three-fourths cooked, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in the thyme, mushrooms, and sliced asparagus tips.
• Continue to cook until the rice is al dente and the asparagus is bright green and just tender, about 4 minutes longer.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, Fontina cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the parsley and the lemon zest, if using.
• Taste for seasoning.
• Dust with Parmesan before serving.
• Pass more cheese at the table.

MUSHROOM AND PEA RISOTTO

Steps:

• Bring regular and low-sodium vegetable broth to a slow boil in a medium pot over medium heat. Reduce heat slightly and keep warm.
• Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add cremini and shiitake mushrooms, fresh and dried thyme, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Cook and stir until mushrooms have released their liquid and caramelized a bit, about 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a plate and set aside.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet and return to the heat to melt. Add Arborio rice and stir until rice gives off a toasty smell and appears a little paler in color, about 2 minutes. Add bay leaf, pour in wine, and stir until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
• Use a ladle to scoop some hot broth into the skillet. Cook and stir until all liquid is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes, before adding another ladle of broth. Continue this process until risotto is just about finished, about 15 minutes. With the final ladle of broth, add frozen peas and return cooked vegetables to the pan.
• Remove from the heat once the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, yet firm to the bite. Stir in Pecorino Romano cheese and parsley. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.

LOBSTER RISOTTO WITH DAY BOAT SCALLOPS, SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, PEAS, AND PEA TENDRILS

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a medium saucepan. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft. Stir in Arborio rice to coat, then add wine and cook until reduced. Add stock, 2 cups at a time, for a total of 4 cups, and cook until al dente. If you run out of stock and need to add more liquid, use water. Add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Transfer risotto to a sheet pan and cool in the refrigerator, if making ahead of time.
• Add 1-ounce olive oil to another saucepan and heat oil until almost smoking. Add shiitake mushrooms and reserved risotto and toss. Add remaining 1/2 cup lobster stock, a little at a time. Then add lobster meat, 2 ounces Asiago cheese, and cold butter and stir gently to incorporate and until heated through. Transfer risotto to the center of a plate.
• Meanwhile, in a separate saute pan, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil until almost smoking. Season scallops with 1 teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper. Sear scallops until just cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Place scallops on top of risotto.
• Wipe pan out, add 1 tablespoon oil, and heat. Add peas and pea tendrils and toss for 30 seconds. Place on top of risotto and scallops. Drizzle Lobster Oil around edge of plate, garnish with remaining cheese on top, and serve.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place lobster bodies in roasting pan, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and roast for 45 minutes or until slightly charred.
• In a large stockpot, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onions, carrots, and fennel and saute for 5 minutes. Add wine and cook until reduced by half. Add roasted lobster bodies, water, and all remaining ingredients. Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Strain and reserve. If making ahead of time, cool stock, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 day, or freeze for up to 1 month.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Roast lobster bodies for 10 minutes and then transfer to a large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain and discard solids. Set aside until ready to use. If making oil more than 2 hours ahead of time, store oil in the refrigerator.