The peeled mussel risotto is one of the perfect recipes to enjoy with the family some seafood. The type of mussels can be the one that we like the most, from a raw material based on a fresh product, to the cans that we have in the pantry. It is probably the seafood that is present in the most tables in the world. In our country we have good producing areas of this seafood, quality canned or fresh that impress, mussels are the protagonists of this incredible risotto. Dare to try it, it is a simple dish that cooks quickly. Ingredients: 400 gr of carnaroli rice 350 gr of mussels One chopped onion One tablespoon of butter 2 minced garlic cloves One teaspoon of thyme 6 liters of fish broth 100 ml of white wine 125 ml cream or evaporated milk 6 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese Pepper freshly ground black 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley How to prepare a risotto with peeled mussels This risotto will be ready with a plus of good sensations that we will start cooking from the base, with a sauce that will become the starting point of this recipe. Peel and chop the onion. We are going to poach it with a little olive oil or butter. We will rectify with salt and pepper. We add the peeled and minced garlic to the onion so that they have that point of joy that all rice needs. When the sofrito is tender we will add the rice. We are going to poach it for a few minutes. The rice will take on color and the grain will stay dry. We add the white wine to give it a fruity touch. Mix well and let the alcohol evaporate. Little by little we will add the broth until the rice cooks. When there are a few minutes to go, we place the mussels.In case of using a fresh product, we must bear in mind that it will suppose an extra contribution of liquid. The broth from the mussels will help cook this amazing rice dish faster and with a salty taste. In this type of risotto we will include the cream or evaporated milk which will be the one that will give it the creamiest flavor and will balance the intensity of the mussel. With everything ready, the rice is about to cook completely, it will be time to add a little cheese on top. We will have ready a risotto with seafood that the whole family will fall in love with. Dare to try it, it is a complete dish that is very easy to prepare and delicious.
