Luxury Saffron & Lemon Butter Risotto Using Gallo Pronto Saffron Risotto Base
Create a rich, silky, restaurant-quality saffron risotto in minutes using Gallo Pronto Saffron Risotto Base. This luxurious Italian dish combines creamy saffron rice with lemon butter, parmesan and white wine for an irresistibly aromatic flavour. Perfect for elegant weeknight dinners, entertaining, or pairing with seafood. Easy, delicious and beautifully golden — a premium risotto made effortlessly at home.
Instructions
Sauté the Aromatics
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pan.
- Add diced onion and cook gently for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Toast the Risotto Base
- Add Gallo Pronto Saffron Risotto Base to the pan.
- Stir for 1 minute to warm and coat in the aromatics.
Deglaze with Wine
- Pour in the white wine.
- Let it bubble away for 1–2 minutes until reduced.
Add Stock & Simmer
- Gradually add the hot stock, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer for 12–15 minutes until creamy and al dente.
Finish with Lemon Butter & Parmesan
- Turn off the heat.
- Stir in cold butter cubes, lemon zest and grated parmesan.
- Let the risotto rest for 1 minute to become extra silky.
Serve
- Plate immediately while hot, topped with fresh herbs, parmesan shavings and extra lemon zest.
Notes
Use hot stock for best results — adding cold liquid can tighten the starch and prevent the risotto from becoming silky and creamy.
Don’t over-stir — gentle, occasional stirring helps the rice release just enough starch without becoming gluey.
Add butter at the end — stirring in cold butter creates a glossy, restaurant-style finish.
White wine adds depth, but you can replace it with extra stock if you prefer alcohol-free.
Adjust creaminess — add a splash of stock at the end if the risotto thickens too quickly.
Parmesan enhances the saffron flavour — always grate fresh for the best texture and taste.
Serve immediately — risotto waits for no one! It continues to thicken as it cools, so dish it up while beautifully loose and velvety.
Pair with seafood like prawns or scallops to enhance the delicate saffron aroma.
Use Gallo Pronto Saffron Risotto Base from Nicol Retailer Limited for consistently perfect texture and colour every time.
Nutrition
Serving: 350g | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 360mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 3g
