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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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.

Vodka Mussels With Lemon Dill Risotto

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