Pea and Marjoram Risotto with Chargrilled Baby Squid

A creamy Italian risotto featuring fresh peas and marjoram, topped with tender, lemon-dressed chargrilled baby squid.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 633.6 kcals 2534.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 59.1 grams 236.4 grams
Fat 25.6 grams 102.4 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.5 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
2
tbsp
25
g
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
250
g
Arborio Rice
or other Italian risotto rice
Liquids
150
ml
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
peeled, finely chopped
2
tbsp
Marjoram
finely chopped fresh leaves
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
tbsp
Parsley
chopped fresh flatleaf
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Seafood
400
g
Baby Squid
cleaned
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
peeled, finely chopped
175
g
Peas
fresh, out of their pods

Steps

  • Melt butter in a large pan and fry onion and garlic until softened.
  • Stir in rice and cook until translucent.
  • Add wine and cook until liquid evaporates.
  • Gradually add stock by the ladleful, stirring until absorbed before adding more.
  • Add peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
  • Stir in marjoram, mascarpone, and parmesan, then season and keep warm.
  • Season squid and coat with olive oil.
  • Cook squid on a hot griddle pan for 2 minutes per side until golden.
  • Toss cooked squid with lemon juice and parsley.
  • Serve risotto topped with baby squid on four plates.