Langostino Risotto
This dairy-free langostino risotto is made with seafood broth, Arborio rice, langostino tails and lemon. Optionally, add saffron for extra flavor and color!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 636kcal
- 2 cups seafood stock Or use vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, finely diced
- ¾ cup Arborio rice
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes Use ½ teaspoon for a little more heat
- small pinch of saffron (also optional)
- 1 cup dry white wine Or use an additional 1 cup stock or broth
- 12 ounces langostino tails, thawed + drained
- 1 lemon, zested + juiced (divided)
- extra sea salt, to taste (optional) Amount of salt needed will depend on how salty your stock or broth is
Serves 2 generously or makes 4 smaller servings. (If serving 4, serve along with other side dishes.)
Frozen langostino tails: If langostino tails are purchased frozen, they are very likely already cooked (check the package information). You can simply thaw the langostino before using.
Calories: 636kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 213mg | Sodium: 1404mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 5mg