Serious Sea Urchin Risotto with White Wine and Parmesan
A decadent risotto infused with the briny depth of sea urchin, finished with aged Parmesan and a splash of white wine for a luxurious texture. This italian-inspired seafood ready in about 45 minutes pairs arborio rice, white wine, uni (about 3/4 cup) sea urchin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups arborio rice
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 6 uni (about 3/4 cup) sea urchin
- 1/2 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 (chopped) onion
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups stock (vegetable or fish)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add arborio rice and stir to coat in fat. Cook 2 minutes until grains are glossy. Pour in white wine and cook until fully absorbed, about 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Begin adding stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each addition is fully absorbed before adding more. After 15 minutes, stir in sea urchin and cook 2 minutes until the mixture becomes creamy and the uni is fully incorporated. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan, butter, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Serious Sea Urchin Risotto with White Wine and Parmesan take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (25 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Serious Sea Urchin Risotto with White Wine and Parmesan?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep arborio rice from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Serious Sea Urchin Risotto with White Wine and Parmesan?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Serious Sea Urchin Risotto with White Wine and Parmesan for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Serious Sea Urchin Risotto with White Wine and Parmesan?
Italian seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Simple and delicious.
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Great base recipe! I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was even better.
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Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
