Squid ink risotto with sautéed cuttlefish

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PRESENTATION

Cuttlefish are a very versatile ingredient in the kitchen, often starring in numerous delicious dishes, including the renowned squid ink risotto. Today we show you an easy recipe to prepare this risotto at home, adding the cuttlefish in two different ways: cubed in the risotto and sliced and sautéed separately to be added at the end. We are confident that you will fall in love with this dish! Squid ink risotto is a perfect first course to prepare for many occasions, even the most special ones, allowing you to win over your guests with its irresistible flavor. A risotto creamed without butter, but only with oil, just so as not to cover the taste of the cuttlefish but to maintain the same creaminess... also try the version of the squid ink risotto with shrimps!

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  • Squid Ink Gnocchetti with Cuttlefish Ragout
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INGREDIENTS
Vialone nano rice 1.67 cups (320 g)
Octopi 10.6 oz (300 g) - small, cleaned
Cuttlefish ink 3 ¼ tsp (16 g)
Fish fumet 4 ¼ cups (1 l)
White wine 1 glass
Garlic 1 clove
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Parsley to taste
Fine salt to taste
Preparation

How to prepare Squid ink risotto with sautéed cuttlefish

To prepare the squid ink risotto, first ensure that the fish broth is hot and that the cuttlefish is thoroughly cleaned. Separate the tentacles from the body 1 and cut about half into pieces 2 and the other half into thin strips 3.

In a saucepan, pour the oil and a clove of garlic with its skin. Let it infuse, then add the cuttlefish pieces 4 and stir well. Sauté for about 10 minutes 5, then remove the garlic and add the rice. Toast it over high heat, stirring often 6.

Add a pinch of salt 7 and deglaze with the white wine 8. When the alcohol has completely evaporated, cook the rice by adding the hot fish broth 9. Make sure the rice is always covered, without overdoing the broth.

Meanwhile, pour a drizzle of oil and the cuttlefish strips into a hot pan 10. Sauté them for 4-5 minutes until they are well browned 11. Also chop the parsley.

When the rice is almost cooked, about 2 minutes before, add the squid ink 13; stir well and adjust the salt if necessary. Add a drizzle of oil to cream the risotto 14 and flavor with a good portion of chopped parsley 15.

Plate the dish and place the cuttlefish strips in the center 16. Garnish with chopped parsley 17, add a drizzle of raw oil, and serve the squid ink risotto 18 piping hot.

Storage

We recommend serving the risotto immediately; however, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Advice

We recommend using small cuttlefish as they are more tender and cook in just a few minutes.

Check out our guide on "how to clean cuttlefish" if yours are not already cleaned; you'll also learn how to extract the squid ink.

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