Vodka Mussels With Lemon Dill Risotto Recipe

Name: Vodka Mussels With Lemon Dill Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 small yellow onions, chopped finely (160g); 300 g arborio rice; 1 liter hot vegetable stock; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 red chilies, chopped finely; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley stems; 80 ml vodka; 24 medium black mussels, cleaned (600g); 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh lemon rind; 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small yellow onions, chopped finely (160g)
300 g arborio rice
1 liter hot vegetable stock
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 red chilies, chopped finely
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley stems
80 ml vodka
24 medium black mussels, cleaned (600g)
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh lemon rind
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill

1
Heat half the oil in a large pan; cook half of the onion, stirring until soft.
2
Add rice; stir to coat in oil mixture.
3
Stir in 1 cup stock; cook, stirring, over low heat until liquid is absorbed.
4
Continue adding stock in 1 cup batches, stirring until absorbed before next addition.
5
Total cooking time should be about 35 minutes or until rice is just tender.
6
Meanwhile heat remaining oil in medium pan; cook remaining onion, garlic and chili, stirring until onion is soft.
7
Stir in parsley and vodka; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
8
Stir in mussels; cook covered about 10 minutes or until mussels open.
9
Discard any that do not open.
10
Drain mussels over medium heatproof bowl; reserve liquid.
11
Pick out mussels, shake off cooking solids, place mussels in medium bowl.
12
Stir reserved liquid into risotto; cook risotto, stirring until liquid is absorbed.
13
Stir rind and dill into risotto; serve with mussels.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 small yellow onions, chopped finely (160g), 300 g arborio rice, 1 liter hot vegetable stock, and more.

Yes, Vodka Mussels With Lemon Dill Risotto falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vodka Mussels With Lemon Dill Risotto

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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