Risotto al limone is a summer dish from the Amalfi Coast and the Ligure Riviera where lemon trees perfume the sea air. It is the perfect risotto for the warm months due to its citrus freshness and lightness, contrasting with the heavier winter risottos from the north. Many Italian chefs consider it the best test of the risottera technique because it does not have ingredients that mask cooking errors.
Italian
Lemon Risotto
Fresh and light limone risotto with butter and parmesan coastal style.
- Italy
- Main course
- Vegetarian
- Light
- easy
- lactosa
10 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 380 kcal
- Protein 10 g
- Fiber 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates 54 g
- Fat 14 g
- Sodium 420 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Risotto al Limone is a preparation from Italy with easy difficulty. Reserve about 30 minutes in total (10 for mise en place and preparation, 20 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 320 g of carnaroli rice.
- Have ready: Juice of 3 lemons.
- Have ready: Zest of 2 organic lemons.
- Have ready: 1 finely chopped shallot.
- Have ready: 100 ml of white wine.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Sauté the shallot in olive oil over low heat until...
Sauté the shallot in olive oil over low heat until translucent without browning. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Add the rice and toast 2 minutes
Add the rice and toast for 2 minutes, deglaze with white wine and the zest of a lemon.
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Add the hot broth gradually over 16-18 minutes…
Add the hot broth gradually over 16-18 minutes, stirring frequently.
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In the last 2 minutes add the lemon juice and zest…
In the last 2 minutes add the lemon juice and the remaining zest.
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Keep off the heat with cold butter and parmesan until…
Brush off the heat with cold butter and parmesan until you achieve a fluid and shiny all-onda texture.
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Serve immediately with white pepper and mint leaves or…
Serve immediately with white pepper and mint leaves or fresh basil.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with whole wheat pasta or brown rice for greater fiber content.
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
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