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    Risotto al Nero | Squid Ink Risotto

    Published: October 9, 2021 · Updated: March 20, 2022 by Ieva · This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

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    Venetian classic, Risotto al Nero is a real treat that never fails to impress! Our easy Squid Ink Risotto version uses frozen cooked seafood mix instead of the whole squid and is easy enough to put together for an evening meal! The dish will wow both with its striking jet-black appearance and the lovely flavours of the sea!

    Here, at Somebody Feed Seb, Risotto is one of the most frequently cooked dishes! We love the creaminess of risottos, the comforting element that it provides and the fact that it’s a one-pan meal. But most of all, we love the fact that it is a blank canvas to add flavours to. Whatever you have left in the fridge, I promise you can make a risotto with it, as long as you have the right kind of rice.

    Today we are sharing our simple, yet impressive seafood risotto that’s coloured (and flavoured) with squid ink. I know many people are not very confident when it comes to cooking seafood. And that’s why we used frozen cooked seafood mix in this recipe. All you need to do with it is defrost it and cook just enough to warm through. There’s no way you can go wrong and the result will be impressive! Of course, if you are a confident cook, feel free to use whole calamari, clams, langoustine or any other seafood. You can de-shell them first and even make your own stock.

    Squid Ink Risotto

    But here we share our no-fuss version that will be (almost) just as good as Risotto al Nero made completely from scratch.

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    To Make Squid Ink Risotto:

    Make and keep fish stock in a pan on the lowest heat.

    Squid Ink Risotto

    In a large frying pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion, garlic and bay leaf and cook on low heat for 10 minutes until the onions are soft but not browned.

    Add the rice to the pan and mix with the onions. Then cook for 3-5 minutes until the rice starts to crackle and turn translucent.

    Add the white wine and cook until it reduces by half. Add a ladleful of stock and squid ink and stir. Make sure the rice has fully absorbed the stock before adding another ladle. Continue adding stock until the rice is tender and cooked through.

    In the meantime, heat 1 tbs of olive oil in another frying or griddle pan on high heat. Add your seafood and peas and cook for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.

    When rice is cooked, mix in more squid ink if needed to achieve the right colour. Take off the heat, then add the seafood, peas and chopped herbs.

    Finally, stir in grated Parmesan and season. Divide the risotto between bowls and enjoy!


    If you have any squid ink left, make our delicious Squid Ink Pasta with Seafood next. You won’t regret it! For other risotto recipes, have a look at:

    • Spinach and Mushroom Risotto with Pecan & Garlic Drizzle
    • Sweet Chilli Pepper Risotto
    • Blue Cheese Risotto with Sweet Potatoes & Walnuts
    Squid Ink Risotto

    Risotto Al Nero di Seppia | Seafood Risotto with Squid Ink

    Venetian classic, Risotto al Nero is a real treat that never fails to impress! Our easy Squid Ink Risotto version uses frozen cooked seafood mix instead of the whole squid and is easy enough to put together for any evening meal! The dish will wow both with its striking jet-black appearance and the lovely flavours of the sea!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 2 portions
    Calories 581 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 200 g frozen cooked seafood mix defrosted
    • 160 g of risotto rice
    • 700 ml fish stock
    • 8 g squid (cuttlefish) ink two sachets
    • 2 tablespoon of olive oil
    • 2 garlic cloves peeled and crushed
    • 1 onion peeled and finely diced
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 75 ml dry white wine
    • 50 g frozen peas defrosted
    • 5 g parsley chopped
    • 5 g tarragon finely chopped
    • 20 g butter
    • 20 g Parmesan grated

    Instructions
     

    • Make and keep fish stock in a pan on the lowest heat.
    • In a large frying pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion, garlic and bay leaf and cook on low heat for 10 minutes until the onions are soft but not browned.
    • Add the rice to the pan and mix with the onions. Then cook for 3-5 minutes until the rice starts to crackle and turn translucent.
    • Add the white wine and cook until it reduces by half. Add a ladleful of stock and half of the squid ink (1 sachet) and stir. Make sure the rice has fully absorbed the stock before adding another ladle. Continue adding stock until the rice is tender and cooked through.
    • In the meantime, heat 1 tbs of olive oil in another frying or griddle pan on high heat. Add your seafood and peas and cook for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
    • When rice is cooked, mix in more squid ink (we used another sachet) if needed to achieve the right colour. Take off the heat, stir in grated Parmesan and season.
    • Finally, add the seafood, peas and chopped herbs. Divide the risotto between bowls and enojy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 581kcalCarbohydrates: 95gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 1280mgPotassium: 789mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 296mgIron: 9mg
    Keyword Black Risotto, Frozen Seafood Risotto, Risotto Al Nero, Risotto Al Nero Di Seppia, Seafood Risotto, Squid Ink Risotto, Squid Ink Risotto Recipe
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    Squid Ink Risotto

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    Comments

    1. Danielle

      November 01, 2021 at 10:39 am

      5 stars
      I am a huge fan of anything made with squid ink. Just love this recipe, so yummy!

      Reply
      • Ieva

        November 01, 2021 at 7:49 pm

        Us too, Danielle! The squid ink we used in this risotto was leftover from our squid ink pasta – another one of our favourites…

        Reply
    2. Shadi+Hasanzadenemati

      December 03, 2021 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      I Just tried this recipe and my family loved it. It was so easy and the flavors were fantastic.

      Reply
      • Ieva

        December 04, 2021 at 7:31 am

        Thanks so much! 💗

        Reply
    3. Mahy

      January 20, 2022 at 10:38 am

      5 stars
      Love it! I mean this is one amazing recipe to try and definitely the one I am keeping handy!

      Reply
      • Ieva

        January 21, 2022 at 1:09 pm

        Thanks, Mahy! We love how simple, yet impressive-looking it is!

        Reply
    4. Katherine

      March 21, 2022 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      Wow – this looks so special, but is so quick! Bookmarking for a special dinner coming up.

      Reply
      • Ieva

        March 21, 2022 at 12:56 pm

        That’s brilliant, Katherine! The cooking of it is no different to any other risotto, but squid ink certainly add the wow effect! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kechi

      April 03, 2022 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      What a classic recipe, just wow! I love how it turned out and all the colors; thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Ieva

        April 03, 2022 at 5:53 pm

        Thanks, Kechi! 🙂 It as pretty as it is delicious 🙂

        Reply
    6. Wanda

      June 30, 2022 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve had squid ink risotto but never made it. So inspired to make it now after finding this recipe – looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Ieva

        June 30, 2022 at 8:19 pm

        Really glad our recipe inspired you! Hope you like it! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Katherine

      July 18, 2022 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      The squid ink risotto is so beautiful! What an elegant dish.

      Reply
    8. Kushigalu

      September 16, 2022 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      Love the recipe. So delicious. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    9. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      January 31, 2023 at 6:31 pm

      5 stars
      Such a beautiful dish for a dinner party without too much work. I made this on Saturday for some friends and they were so impressed. Really turns a bag of frozen fish into something special.

      Reply
      • Ieva

        February 01, 2023 at 8:38 am

        This is THE recipe we use to impress guests (little did they know how easy it actually is to make)! 😀

        Reply
    10. Jayne

      February 02, 2023 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      We made this for a dinner party and wow was it a big hit. The added bonus was it was simple to make.

      Reply
      • Ieva

        February 03, 2023 at 2:26 pm

        Glad you liked it! It’s a great choice for a dinner party!

        Reply

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