Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 large shallots, finely chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 pound bag risotto
• 2 1/8 cups dry vermouth
• 16 cups clam broth
• 1 red pepper, finely chopped
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 yellow pepper, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno, finely diced
• 1 cup packed fresh dill, chopped
• 1 cup chopped packed fresh parsley leaves
• 1 pound fresh bay scallops
• 1 pound shrimp, shelled, de-veined
• 1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil and butter. Add shallots and garlic and lightly saute for approximately 1 minute. Add the risotto and stir to coat in the mixture. Add vermouth. Slowly add 2 cups of clam broth at a time, stirring constantly. Do not stop stirring while adding clam broth, scraping bottom to prevent sticking. Toward last 2 cups of clam broth, add all remaining ingredients except seafood and cheese, still stirring constantly. After 40 minutes of constant stirring, when risotto reaches a creamy consistency, add shrimp and scallops. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, add cheese. Cover and let stand at least 10 to 15 minutes before serving.