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Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　2 1/2 cups fish or vegetable stock

　　1/3 cup olive oil

　　3 tablespoons unsalted butter

　　1 small onion, minced (about 1/2 cup)

　　1 1/3 cups Carnaroli or Vialone Nano rice

　　1/2 cup dry white wine

　　8 small clams, such as Manila

　　8 mussels, scrubbed and debearded

　　4 ounces squid, cleaned and cut into thin rings

　　4 medium sea scallops

　　1/2 cup peeled, crushed, and seeded plum tomatoes

　　1/2 cup loosely packed chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

　　1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic

　　1 tablespoon brandy

　　1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

　　1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, optional

　　Salt and freshly ground black pepper

　　N/A freshly ground black pepper

　　

Step 1

1. In a small saucepan, warm the fish or vegetable stock. Keep warm.

　　

Step 2

2. In a large saucepan over moderately low heat, warm the olive oil. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and the onion, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until tender (there should be no color), about 5 minutes. Add the rice and toast lightly for 1 minute without letting the rice or onion take on any color.

　　

Step 3

3. Add the wine and cook until almost completely absorbed. Add most of the stock (it should come about 1/2 inch above the rice) and bring to a simmer. Cook the risotto, stirring occasionally, until the rice has absorbed some of the liquid, about 8 minutes.

　　

Step 4

4. Add the clams, mussels, squid, scallops, and tomatoes, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the seafood is cooked and the rice is al dente, about 6 minutes more. As the rice continues to absorb the liquid, add more as needed.

　　

Step 5

5. Remove the risotto from the heat and add the parsley, garlic, brandy, olive oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, if using, and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir well to release the starches and make the risotto creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

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