Bobby Flays Quick Saffron Risotto With Roasted Asparagus Recipes

SAFFRON RISOTTO

Steps:

• Bring the stock to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
• Ladle a little stock into a small bowl.
• Add the saffron threads or powder and leave to infuse.
• Melt 4 tbsp of the butter in a large saucepan until foaming.
• Add the onion and cook gently for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
• Add the rice.
• Stir until grains start to swell and burst, then add a few ladlefuls of the stock, with the saffron liquid, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir over low heat until the stock is absorbed.
• Add the remaining stock, a few ladlefuls at a time, allowing the rice to absorb all of the liquid before adding more, and stirring constantly.
• After 20-25 minutes, the rice should be al dente and the risotto golden yellow, moist and creamy.
• Gently stir in about two-thirds of the parmesan and the rest of the butter.
• Heat through until the butter has melted, then taste for seasoning.
• Transfer the risotto to a warmed serving bowl or platter and serve immediately, with the remaining parmesan sprinkled on top.
• Enjoy!

BROCCOLI RABE RISOTTO

Steps:

• Blanch the broccoli rabe, and then immediately shock in an ice bath. Remove from the ice and set aside.
• Heat the chicken stock in a medium saucepan and keep warm on the stove. Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and the olive oil in a medium high-sided saute pan, and cook the garlic and shallots, sprinkling with salt and black pepper, until soft. Stir in the rice, tossing to coat, and cook 1 minute. Pour in the wine and cook until completely reduced.
• Add 2 cups of the hot stock and cook until absorbed. Continue adding 1 cup of the stock at a time, stirring often, until all the liquid is absorbed. (You may not need all of the stock.) Cook until the rice is al dente, about 20 minutes.
• Stir in the broccoli rabe to combine, and then stir in the Parmesan and remaining butter until melted. Adjust the seasoning and serve with the Piquillo Pepper Salsa alongside. Garnish with bull's blood, chervil sprigs and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
• Combine the piquillo peppers, olives, olive oil, parsley, vinegar and thyme in a small bowl. Season with salt and black pepper and serve with the risotto.

GRILLED RISOTTO PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Brush asparagus with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes, until just cooked through. Cut on the bias into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside.
• Use side burner or preheat grill. (Have stock simmering on grill or burner) Heat the oil in a medium saucepan, add the onions and shallots and cook until soft. Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil. Add the wine and completely reduce. Begin adding the stock 1 cup at a time, stir until absorbed. Repeat with the remaining stock and continue cooking until al dente. Fold in the asparagus, corn and peas and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and fold in the basil. Serve with Parmesan cheese on the side.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAFFRON SOUP WITH TOASTED ALMOND CROUTONS

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan and simmer for 1 hour. Strain into a bowl.;
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place squash in a baking dish and brush the cut side with the softened butter and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake in the oven covered for 20 minutes, remove foil and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove the squash from the oven and scoop out the pulp from the skin. Place the squash in a large saucepan and add the stock. Simmer for 20 minutes. Transfer in batches to a blender and strain through a chinois into a medium saucepan. Heat the olive oil in a small saute pan, add the saffron and saute for 30 seconds add the water and bring to a boil. Add the saffron mixture to the soup and season with the spices and cook for 10 minutes, adding more stock or water, if necessary. Remove from the heat and whisk in the creme fraiche and harissa and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle into bowls and float a few croutons on top. Garnish with finely sliced chives.;
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Brush bread slices with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika on 1 side. Bake in the oven on a baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes, or lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle with almonds.;

SAFFRON RISOTTO WITH GRILLED SHRIMP AND GREEN ONION VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring stock to a simmer in a saucepan. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and sweat the onion and garlic until softened but not colored. Raise the heat to high add the wine, and reduce until dry. Reduce the heat, add the rice and saffron and stir until the rice is coated with the oil. Cook 2 minutes.
• Add 1 cup of the stock and cook, stirring, until absorbed. Repeat with a second cup. As the rice becomes dry, add stock in 1/2 cup increments, cooking and stirring until it is absorbed. Add the honey and tarragon and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Green Onion Vinaigrette: Blanch the scallions for 30 seconds in a large pot of boiling salted water over high heat. Drain and shock in cold water.
• Combine the scallions, onion, garlic, and vinegar in a blender and process until pureed. With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified. Add the honey, season to taste with salt and pepper and pour into a squeeze bottle.
• Grilled Shrimp: Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste. Saute 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Spoon risotto into large serving bowl, arrange shrimp on top.

BARLEY RISOTTO WITH LIMA BEANS, ASPARAGUS AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat grill. Using side burner or top of grill. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 leeks and fennel and cook until soft. Add the thyme and barley and cook for 1 minute. Place the broth and saffron in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer. Begin by adding 2 cups of the stock and stir until the barley has absorbed the stock. Add the remaining leeks and fennel and 4 cups of the broth. Cook until barley is tender and the mixture is creamy, stirring often, about 30 minutes, during the last 10 minutes add the asparagus. If the mixture appears dry, add the remaining 1 cup of stock. Add the lima beans and spinach and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add cheese, salt and pepper to taste.

BOW TIES WITH ROASTED TOMATOES, ASPARAGUS, AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Inlarge roasting pan toss tomatoes with 2 tsp olive oil and grinding of pepper.
• Slice off the top 1/2 in of garlic and discard. Peel off loose skin. Wrap in aluminum foil and add to roasting pan.
• Roast for 20 min without stirring until tomatoes are wrinkled and beginning to brown.
• Scatter the asparagus and shrimp over tomatoes.
• Roast for 10 min or until cooked.
• Remove garlic from pan, unwrap and let cool for 5 minutes.
• Cover pan to keep warm.
• Cook pasta about 8 minutes.
• Seperate the garlic cloves and squeese out the soft pulp, mash to a paste with the flat side of knife.
• Drain pasta, add remaining 2 tsp olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper, tossing to cover pasta evenly.
• Transfer to roasting pan, toss gently to combine.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH SAFFRON AïOLI

Steps:

• For aioli:
• Whisk vinegar, honey, and saffron threads in heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Cool completely. Mix mayonnaise and garlic in medium bowl to blend. Mix in cooled vinegar mixture. Season aioli to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• For asparagus:
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Toss asparagus with oil on rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill asparagus until crisp-tender, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Transfer to platter. Drizzle aioli over asparagus. Sprinkle with bell pepper.

RISOTTO WITH SCALLOPS & ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Bring water and broth to a boil in saucepan. Reduce heat and keep simmering.
• Heat oil in nonstick saucepan and add onion. Reduce heat and saute 1 minute.
• Add rice. Cook, stirring to coat, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of broth mixture; cook, stirring, until liquid is absorbed.
• Add 1/2 cup of broth and asparagus. Cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed. Continue to add the broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until it is absorbed before adding more, until the rice is just tender. Total cooking time for the rice should be about 25-30 minutes.
• Stir in scallops, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Cook until the scallops are opaque, the rice tender, and the liquid is absorbed, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the cheese and serve.

SIMPLE BUT AMAZING! SAFFRON RISOTTO

Steps:

• Pour stock into a medium pan and place over a low, constant heat. Put saffron threads in a small bowl, add hot water and set aside.
• Heat butter and oil in a large pan until butter is foaming. Add onion and stir with a wooden spoon for 2-3 minutes or until onion is soft. Add rice and stir for 1minute, then stir in saffron and liquid.
• Add 1/3 cup hot stock, stir for 1-2 minutes, until rice has absorbed most of the stock continue adding 1/3 cup at a time, stirring frequently until rice is tender and creamy.
• Serve imediatly with cheese.

SAFFRON RISOTTO WITH PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add onion. Saute 5 minutes. Add saffron; saute 1 minute. Add rice; cok 2 minutes, stirring constantly. reduce heat to medium; add vermouth and 2 cups broth. Cook, stirrinng constantly, until liquid is absorbed.
• Repeat procedure with remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time. (Cooking time is 30-45 minutes) Remove from heat; stir in cheese and pistachios.

SAFFRON RISOTTO

Steps:

• Allow the saffron to infuse for 24 hours in a cup of warm water, about two pistils per person is sufficient.
• Prepare a good vegetable broth by boiling the chopped celery, one of the onions coarsly chopped, the chopped carrot, half the parsley and the chopped potato. Boil for about an hour in a good sized pan with 2 liters of water, salt to taste. stir often.
• Once you have prepared the broth begin the preparation of the risotto.
• Fry the other finely chopped onion in olive oil and when it become translucent add a handful of rice for each person. mix with the onion until well glazed with the oil, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Then deglaze with the white wine.
• Now begin to add the broth a ladleful at a time, wait until the broth has been absorbed by the rice before adding the next, don't leave the pan! you have to stir constantly.
• At the end of cooking, when the rice is cooked but still slightly al dente - with a little bite - pour in the saffron water turn up the heat to evaporate the excess water.
• Add a piece of butter, the rest of the parsley, finely chopped and grated mild cheese to taste.
• Take off the heat and leave to rest and absorb the flavour of the saffron for five minutes, give a final stir and serve.

CREAMY PARMESAN RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Lightly coat the steaming tray of the rice cooker with cooking spray. Place asparagus in steaming tray, reserve.
• Place butter and olive oil in the rice cooking bowl, turn on and wait one minute. Stir in the chopped onions anc arrots and cover, cook 1 minute.
• Add the rice; stir to coat completely. Cover and cook 2 minutes.
• Stir in the wine; cover. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, until wine is completely absorbed.
• Add the water or stock; stir.
• Cover and cook 25 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times during cooking.
• Place the asparagus filled steaming tray on the rice cooking bowl and cover. Cook until the rice cooker switches to "warm, about 5 minutes longer.
• When the rice cooker switches to "warm", stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan and white pepper. Replace the steaming tray over the rice cooking bowl and let stand on "warm" for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Stir the steamed asparagus into the risotto.