Mushroom Marsala Risotto
Mushroom marsala risotto was inspired by marsala chicken. All the flavors of marsala chicken in a risotto! This mash up of two classic Italian dishes is creamy comfort food that is loaded with umami flavor! Serve as a side to chicken, shrimp, or sausage or serve it up as a meatless main dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 431kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp grapeseed oil
- 1 small shallot chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms cleaned and sliced
- 1/4 cup marsala wine
- 2 tbsp fresh sage chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a pan on medium heat, warm 2 Tbsp grapeseed oil
- Add shallots, garlic, and mushrooms and cook 5-7 minutes until tender
- Deglaze the pan with marsala wine and cook until wine evaporates
- Add sage, stir, and set aside
- In a sauce pan, warm the chicken broth
- In a large sautee pan toast the rice in the remaining oil about 5-7 minutes making sure each grain is coated in oil
- Add one ladle of chicken broth and simmer until the broth is absorbed
- Add a second ladle of chicken broth and cook until the broth is absorbed
- Add a third ladle and cook until the broth is absorbed
- Taste and add salt if needed
- Stir in the mushrooms
- Add the parmesan cheese, butter, and cream and combine
Notes
To clean the mushrooms, wipe them with a damp paper towel rather than rinsing the mushrooms under water, so they don't absorb any extra moisture.
Grapeseed oil is a great all purpose oil that has a high smoke point, which means it won't burn at high heat, and it doesn't impart any flavor into the dish.
Keep in mind that olive oil can sometimes have a strong flavor which could overpower the dish.
Chicken broth works well in this recipe as it has a very neutral flavor. Vegetable and beef broth have very distinct flavors that might conflict with mushrooms and marsala.
Use this same method and add your favorite vegetables such as peas, asparagus, or tomatoes. Change up the herbs by using dill, parsley, basil, or thyme. Include your favorite protein such as chicken, shrimp, or sausage.
Nutrition
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1579mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 3mg