RISOTTO AGLI SCAMPI con Limone Candito 🍤🍋 Ricetta Chef Max Mariola
Chef Max Mariola
14 min, 21 sec
The video shows the preparation of a celebratory prawns risotto paired with a homemade pomegranate Gin Tonic for the holidays.
Summary
- The host demonstrates the creation of a festive prawns risotto, emphasizing the importance of making a flavorful broth from prawn heads and shells.
- Instructions are provided for making candied lemon peel and a prawns cream as components of the risotto.
- The process of making a pomegranate Gin Tonic from scratch is shown, highlighting the importance of high-quality tonic water and fresh ingredients.
- The host encourages viewers to subscribe for more tips and to prepare in advance to avoid stress during the holiday season.
- The dish and drink are presented as a winning combination for impressing guests at holiday gatherings.
Chapter 1
The host introduces the concept of holiday entertainment and previews the prawns risotto with candied lemon and pomegranate Gin Tonic.
- The host sets the holiday mood, emphasizing fun, good food, and drinks.
- The prawns risotto paired with a pomegranate Gin Tonic is introduced as the festive dish for the video.
- The pomegranate is mentioned as a symbol of good luck and prosperity for the holiday season.
Chapter 2
The host lists the ingredients and begins the preliminary preparation for the prawns risotto.
- Ingredients include prawns, butter, tomato paste, vegetables for the broth, lemon, sugar, pomegranate, gin, and a quality mixer.
- The host emphasizes the importance of a good broth for risotto, using prawn heads for flavor.
- The prawns are being thawed, and the host advises on buying good quality fish in advance of the holidays.
Chapter 3
The host demonstrates the preparation of the cooking base and broth for the risotto.
- The eyes of the prawns are removed to avoid bitterness in the broth.
- A carrot and celery sticks are added for flavor in the cooking base.
- The host advises viewers to prepare the broth ahead of the holiday rush to ensure quality.
Chapter 4
The process of making candied lemon peel and a prawns cream is shown.
- Lemon peel is prepared for candying, and the host emphasizes the use of quality, untreated lemons.
- The host suggests being selective with ingredients and adapting to what the market offers.
- A prawns cream is made using the prawn shells, heads, and minimal vegetables, emphasizing maximum flavor extraction.
Chapter 5
The video continues with boiling the lemon peels and preparing the prawns cream.
- The lemon peels are boiled three times, starting from cold, to remove bitterness and soften them.
- The prawns cream is made by simmering the shells and heads with a bit of broth to extract all the flavors.
Chapter 6
The host finishes preparing the broth and the candied lemon peel.
- The broth is filtered to remove solids, leaving a clear liquid for the risotto.
- Sugar water is made for the final candying of the lemon peel, which is then left to soak in the syrup.
Chapter 7
The host starts cooking the risotto and emphasizes the importance of proper rice toasting.
- Onion and a small piece of butter are used to start the risotto base.
- Rice is toasted to seal in the starch and ensure it releases slowly during cooking.
- The host encourages viewers to subscribe for more tips.
Chapter 8
The preparation of a homemade pomegranate Gin Tonic is demonstrated.
- The host opts to make fresh pomegranate juice instead of using pre-made products.
- The pomegranate is juiced and the seeds are crushed to extract all the juice.
- High-quality tonic water with rosemary and lemon thyme is chosen to complement the Gin Tonic.
Chapter 9
The risotto is finished with a prawns cream and served with a garnish.
- The final broth is added to the risotto along with the prawns cream.
- The risotto is finished with frozen butter and creamed with black pepper.
- The dish is garnished with prawns slices and candied lemon peel before being served.
Chapter 10
The host concludes by reminding viewers to prepare ahead for the holidays and taste-tests the dish.
- The host stresses the importance of being organized for holiday cooking to avoid last-minute stress.
- The completed risotto and Gin Tonic are presented as impressive holiday dishes.
- The host taste-tests the dish, praising its flavor and encouraging viewers to try making it.