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Coconut Lime Risotto

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One of our favorite restaurants on the island of Kauai, the Hukilau Lanai.  They have this seafood mixed grill there that is to die for.  Three different kinds of fish on a heavenly bed of rice.  Or was it orzo?  Or risotto?  I can’t remember, and honestly, all I knew is I wanted to try to recreate something close to it at home.  There would be nothing more lovely and unladylike than to fork feed myself straight out of the saucepan and call it a day.

(At least I plated up because eating it out of the saucepan didn’t look classy.)

Don’t let the reputation of risotto scare you either because this is easy peasy.  Even if you’re not much of a coconut fan, the lite coconut milk is so subtle, all you really get is the creamy goodness without tasting like you’re downing a tropical drink.  (Not that there’s anything wrong with that, mind you.)  The lime gives a bright, fresh pop of flavor that balances perfectly for a bed that any seafood would be clamouring to climb onto.

(Cue the Barry White music)

So let’s get down to business and make this rice because you’ve got a virtual vacation to take!  The video shows you how to bring it all together and what the recipe should look like in different stages.

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31 Comments

  1. I won’t judge you if you eat this right away straight from the saucepan – it really looks inviting! I’ve had an orzo dish before from a friend and I loved it. This is something I know I’d love, too. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Fridau party. I hope you enjoy and will have the chance to visit other guests as well. Happy weekend!

  2. I will love the flavor of your Coconut Lime Risotto! Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing your with us at Full Plate Thursday!
    Miz Helen

    1. Well if you love coconut then you’re going to love this! You could also omit the lime and add 1 tsp of vanilla extract for a sweeter rice pudding too!

  3. I love all kinds of risotto (though I usually prefer someone else to make it), and this sounds just delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.

    1. I’m with you on someone else making it but dang this was so easy, makes me want to make it more! 🙂

  4. Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing at Sew It Cook It Craft It! You’re one of my features tomorrow when the new party starts!

  5. Thank you for sharing on Carrie’s Home Cooking Whisk It Wednesday Link Party! Tomorrow when the party starts you will be one of the featured posts. Hope to see you there again this week! ~Carrie

  6. Congratulations!
    Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week and it will be pinned to our Features Board. Thanks so much for sharing with us and enjoy your new Red Plate!
    Miz Helen

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