Gordon Ramsay's Best Risotto Recipes - TheFoodXP (2024)

Written By Samah / Published on February 22, 2023 / Last updated on December 29, 2023

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If you have watched Hell’s Kitchen, you’ll know that Gordon Ramsay loves a perfect dish. Gordon Ramsay’s Risotto renditions are quite popular on his show. This Italian dish is a perfect dinner. So, today I’ll be sharing various of Gordon Ramsay’s risotto recipes.

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Risotto is made by cooking rice in broth until it becomes smooth and creamy. ‘Riso’ means rice in Italian. The primary ingredients for risotto are rice, shallots, parmesan, and stock. You can add different ingredients like lobster, mushrooms, scallops, shrimps, or asparagus and customize your risotto as you like it.

Gordon Ramsay has given us a variety of risotto recipes. It is hard to choose just one of Gordon Ramsay’s Risotto. So, I am going to tell you about all of them. You can decide which recipe suits you the best.

  1. Lobster Risotto
  2. Green Asparagus Risotto
  3. Lobster Butternut Squash Risotto
  4. Seafood Risotto
  5. Mushroom Risotto

Also, here is the basic risotto recipe for beginners.

To make Gordon Ramsay’s risotto, heat the stock in a pot. Next, melt butter in a saucepan and cook shallots in it. When they are cooked, add rice and some wine. Cook until all the liquid has dried up. Then, add the stock, one ladle at a time, and cook while stirring for about 20 minutes. Lastly, add salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, and some more butter. Mix it and serve.


This is the basic recipe for risotto. But I have mentioned Gordon Ramsay’s special risotto recipes below. Do check all of them and make yourself a delicious risotto at home.

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If you want to make a simple yet gourmet risotto, then you should definitely try the lobster. You can use the lobster shells to make the broth richer.

Gordon Ramsay’s Lobster Risotto Recipe

It is really simple to make this risotto. Just cook the lobster tail, take out the meat, and chop it. Then, make the risotto and add the chopped lobster to it.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Chef’s Delight

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4

Calories 366 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan

  • Medium Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 3 Lobster Tails
  • 3 tablespoons Butter (divided)
  • 1 cup Arborio Rice (cooked)
  • ¾ cup Frozen Green Peas (thawed)
  • ½ cup Parmesan (grated)
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, add the broth and 1 ½ cups of water. Heat it and add the lobster to it. Cover the pan and cook it for about 4 minutes. In a saucepan, add the broth and 1 ½ cups of water. Heat it and add the lobster to it. Cover the pan with a lid and cook it for about 4 minutes.

  • When the lobster has cooked, take it out of the pan and remove the meat from the tail. Chop the meat and set it aside.

  • Now, take the shells and grind them. Add the shells to the broth and simmer for about 20 minutes. Sieve the broth to remove the shells and pour the broth back into the pan. Keep it on low heat, so it remains warm.

  • Then, heat another medium saucepan and melt a tablespoon of butter in it

  • Add the rice to it and stir it for about 2 minutes. Then, add a cup of the broth mixture and a quarter cup of parmesan to it and keep stirring.

  • Add the remaining broth one ladle at a time while stirring. Add another only when the previously added broth has reduced. Reserve just 2 tablespoons of the broth.

  • Once the rice has cooked, remove the pan from heat. Add the remaining broth, cheese, and butter to it. Also, add the cooked lobster and some green beans. Season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 366kcal | Protein: 18g | Fat: 1.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 436mg

Keyword Gordon Ramsay, Gordon Ramsay’s Lobster Risotto, Risotto

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The green asparagus risotto is refreshing as well as delicious. The color comes from the delicious asparagus puree. The refreshing taste comes from lemon and it becomes creamier because of the mascarpone.

Gordon Ramsay’s Green Asparagus Risotto Recipe

Gordon Ramsay's green asparagus risotto is really easy to make. You start by making the risotto and then add asparagus puree to it. The asparagus gives the risotto a bright green color.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Chef’s Delight

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4

Calories 370.8 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot

  • Saucepan

  • Medium Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Asparagus
  • 5 ⅓ cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • cups Shallots (finely diced)
  • 1 ⅓ cups Arborio rice (uncooked)
  • cups Dry white wine
  • cups Parmesan cheese (plus more to garnish)
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Mascarpone
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • Lemon Zest (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Firstly, boil water in a pot and blanch the asparagus in it for 2-3 minutes. Take them out and then shock them in ice water.

  • Once done, trim the tips and keep them aside. Put the stalks in a blender, add some of the blanching liquid and blend them to make a puree.

  • Meanwhile, put the stock in a pot and keep it on low heat, so the stock remains hot.

  • Then, heat a saucepan and melt butter in it. Add shallots to it and cook them for a minute.

  • When done, add the rice and keep stirring it for about 2-3 minutes. Add some wine and cook until it dries up.

  • Then, add half a cup of the hot stock and keep stirring until it is absorbed. Keep repeating the same with the remaining stock until the rice has become creamy. This should take about 20-25 minutes.

  • When the rice is done, stir in Parmesan cheese and remove it from heat.

  • Now is the time to add the asparagus puree and the tips. Also, add lemon juice and mascarpone to it. Season it with salt and pepper and garnish with lemon zest and parmesan.

  • Give it a good mix and serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Calories: 370.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 840.7mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 40.6mg | Iron: 2mg

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If you think lobster risotto can’t get any more gourmet, think again. The lobster butternut squash is just amazing, and the butternut squash adds just the perfect amount of sweetness to the dish. Honestly, the flavors go better than I expected.

Gordon Ramsay’s Lobster Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe

The lobster and butternut squash risotto is creamier and richer than the plain risottos. The butternut squash puree adds a creamy texture and the lobster meat make the dish luxurious.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Chef’s Delight

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Pan

  • Saucepan

  • Baking Pan

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Lobster Knuckle and Claw Meat
  • 2 4 oz. Lobster Tails, cut in half
  • 2 cups Arborio Rice (cooked)
  • 1 Shallot (diced)
  • 8 oz. Butternut Squash (small diced and blanched)
  • 4 oz. White Wine
  • 8 oz. Parmesan Cheese (grated)
  • 16 oz. Chicken Stock
  • 2 oz. Olive Oil

For Butternut Squash Puree

  • 1 Butternut Squash (cut in half, seeded)
  • ¼ tablespoon unsalted Butter (room temp)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • ½ cup Whole Milk
  • Salt (to taste)

Instructions

  • Start by preparing your squash. Bake the squash until it is tender. Then, take out its flesh and blend it along with some milk and heavy cream.

  • Then, heat stock in a stockpot and keep it low heat.

  • In a saucepan, melt butter and toast the rice in it for about 2-3 minutes. When it is done, add shallots to it and then wine. Cook it until the wine dries up.

  • Then, add half a cup of stock to the rice and keep stirring until it gets absorbed. Repeat this process for the remaining stock until the rice is cooked perfectly.

  • Now, add the pureed butternut squash and parmesan to it and mix.

  • In another pan, melt butter and poach the lobster. Then, add the knuckle and claw meat to the risotto. Season with some salt and pepper.

  • Lastly, top with some chopped butternut squash, chives, and an extravagant lobster tail.

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Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 9.6g | Fat: 7.9g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 4.2g | Sugar: 5.1g

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The shrimp and scallop risotto is an amazing dish. You can use the fish stock for the risotto. Just prepare the seafood and add them to the risotto with all their flavor and juices.

Gordon Ramsay’s Seafood Risotto Recipe

The seafood risotto is a great and delciosus variation of the classic risotto. It is made by adding cooked shrimps and scallops to the risotto. Also, fish stock is used to cook the risotto.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Chef’s Delight

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4

Calories 990 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 Pans

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

For Seafood

  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic (peeled)
  • ½ lb. shelled Sea Scallops
  • ½ lb. uncooked Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • Salt and Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
  • ½ cup Dry White Wine
  • ½ Lemon (juiced)
  • 1 bunch fresh Parsley (finely chopped)

For Risotto

  • 1 quart Fish Stock
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Shallot (finely chopped)
  • 1 12 oz package Arborio Rice
  • ½ cup Dry White Wine

Instructions

Preparing the shrimps and scallops

  • Heat oil in a pan and add garlic to it. Let it cook for about 2 minutes on medium heat.

  • Then, add the scallops to it and cook for another minute. After that, add the shrimps to the pan.

  • Season the shrimps with some salt, pepper, and red flakes and cook it for about 5 minutes until it is no longer pink.

  • Then, add half a cup of wine to them and cook until all the liquid dries up.

  • Remove from heat and pour some lemon juice over them. Also, add a bit of parsley.

For the risotto

  • In a saucepan, add the fish stock and heat it. Then, keep it on low heat to keep it hot.

  • In another pan, melt butter and some oil. Add shallots to it and cook them for 2-3 minutes.

  • Then, add the rice to it and cook while stirring continuously for about 2 minutes.

  • Add half a cup of wine to the rice and cook until all the wine evaporates.

  • After that, add half a cup of stock and stir continuously until it dries up. Repeat this process for the remaining stock. The rice should be done in about 16-18 minutes.

  • Then, add the cooked scallops and shrimp to the pan. Stir and cook for about 2-3 minutes

  • Garnish with some parsley and olive oil. Let it stand for a minute and then serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.5g | Calories: 990kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 825mg | Sodium: 1730mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g

Keyword Gordon Ramsay, Gordon Ramsay’s Seafood Risotto, Risotto, Shrimp and Scallop Risotto

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The mushroom risotto is one of the most popular of the lot and for good reason. It is delicious with buttery mushrooms added to a creamy risotto.

Gordon Ramsay Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Gordon Ramsay mushroom risotto is a creamy and flavorful dish that features arborio rice cooked in a broth made with mushrooms, white wine, and onions. The risotto is then finished with sautéed mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Starters

Cuisine Italian

Servings 8

Calories 390 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan

  • Pot

  • Knife

  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Arborio Rice
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 8 cups Chicken Broth (divided)
  • ½ cup White Wine
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin)
  • ½ cup Shallots (finely diced)
  • 2 cups Mushrooms (baby bella)
  • 3 tablespoons Thyme (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Heat a pot and add fifty grams of butter. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in the pot.

  • Add fifty grams of finely chopped shallot to it. Now add one cup of mushrooms to it. Mix it well with a spatula.

  • Now, add two teaspoons of thyme to it. Mix everything again with a spatula until combined well.

  • Now add one cup of arborio rice to this mix. Once added, mix the rice well with a spatula until it is well coated.

  • It’s time to add one cup of chicken stock. Mix everything properly until the liquid gets absorbed.

  • Repeat the process two to three times. Cook the rice until al dente.

  • Add a hundred milliliters of white wine.

  • Now salt and pepper to the risotto. Please give it a good mix.

  • Add one cup of Parmesan cheese to this risotto. Combine this mixture well with a spatula until fully mixed.

  • Garnish your risotto with some chopped parsley.

  • Our Gordon Ramsay mushroom risotto is ready to serve.

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Notes

Shallots are preferred over onion for risotto, because they are less pungent and harsh.

Instead of white wine, you can also use red wine.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2.8mg

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FAQs

What is Gordon Ramsay's recipe for risotto? ›

ingredients
  1. 1 large shallot, chopped finely.
  2. 4 tablespoons olive oil.
  3. 8 ounces baby portabella mushrooms, sliced.
  4. 10 ounces arborio rice.
  5. 12 cup dry white wine.
  6. 4 cups low sodium chicken broth.
  7. 8 ounces plum tomatoes, skinned, seeded and finely chopped.
  8. 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped.

What is the best risotto in the world? ›

Saffron risotto is a Ticino specialty, made with Swiss saffron that is grown in the canton of Valais. This hand-picked, dark red saffron is one of the best in the world, and it is often referred to as red gold.

How does Hell's Kitchen make their risotto? ›

"Boil salted water, throw in the rice, boil it for nine minutes, strain it and throw it on a sheet pan. It's 90% cooked, so all you're doing is just picking it up. Once it's blanched, I can make risotto, from beginning to end, in three minutes."

How to cook risotto like a pro? ›

13 Tips For Making Risotto Like A Pro
  1. Your cookware matters. Paolo Gagliardi/Getty Images. ...
  2. Start with the right rice. ...
  3. Use enough fat. ...
  4. Don't skimp on the quality of your cheese. ...
  5. The wine you pick makes a big difference. ...
  6. Your stock should always be warm. ...
  7. Keep your heat consistent. ...
  8. Make sure you stir — but not too much.
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What is the secret to great risotto? ›

Never wash your rice beforehand as this removes the starch, which is what helps give risotto its smooth texture. Cook your risotto on a low, simmering heat and add the stock gradually, one ladle at a time. This gives the rice time to fully absorb the liquid and flavours. Rushing your risotto will only ruin its texture.

What is the secret ingredient in risotto? ›

For risotto, that ingredient is salted water, according to chef and writer Naomi Pomeroy (via The Kitchn).

What is the king of risotto rice? ›

Often called the "king of Italian rice," carnaroli from Riso Buono is the risotto variety of choice for cooks in the know. With a higher starch content and firmer texture than the arborio you may see at the grocery store, this rice makes an ultra-creamy, restaurant-quality risotto that's almost impossible to overcook.

What kind of risotto do they use in Italy? ›

Italian regional variations
NameDescription
Risotto alla zuccaMade with pumpkin, nutmeg, and grated cheese
Risotto alla pilotaA speciality of Mantua, made with sausage, pork, and Parmesan cheese
Risotto ai funghiA variant made with mushrooms such as porcini, boletus luteus, pholiota mutabilis or agaricus bisporus
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What kind of rice is best for risotto? ›

Key takeaways. It is important to choose a short-grain rice variety with a high-starch content to achieve the best creamy risotto. Arborio and Carnaroli are the best options that possess these characteristics and are known for their ability to absorb the flavors.

How do restaurants get risotto so fast? ›

We par cook it. We make the recipe without finishing it with cream or butter or cheese. We pour the hot risotto onto a sheet tray to cool quickly and then store it in a container. Once we are ready to serve, we reheat the risotto with a little chicken stock, and finish with cream, butter, and some parmesan cheese.

What kind of rice does Gordon Ramsay use for risotto? ›

For the risotto:

Add the Arborio rice to the onion and stir to coat the grains in oil. Add half of the stock to the pan and bring to a gentle simmer. Ensure it retains a constant heat and gently stir as it cooks – it should take around 20 minutes.

How do chefs cook risotto so fast? ›

The key, instead, is to undercook the risotto and cool it rapidly to prevent that rice from overcooking, so you can easily finish cooking it later.

Is it better to make risotto with butter or olive oil? ›

Many people mistakenly think that butter, and lots of it, is required as the finish, to make risotto creamy. Olive oil at the end adds a nice complexity that does not alter the essential flavor of the risotto: it is, in my opinion, a cleaner finish.

Should you stir risotto while cooking? ›

When cooking risotto on a stovetop, you're required to periodically stir it to ensure it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot. Some people, however, stir it too frequently. This adds air into the risotto, cooling it down and making it gluey.

How do restaurants cook risotto so fast? ›

We par cook it. We make the recipe without finishing it with cream or butter or cheese. We pour the hot risotto onto a sheet tray to cool quickly and then store it in a container. Once we are ready to serve, we reheat the risotto with a little chicken stock, and finish with cream, butter, and some parmesan cheese.

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