Ingredients

Leek Broth:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 shallot, finely sliced
• 1 large leek, washed and finely sliced up to light green part
• 1 cup white wine
• 6 cups home made clam broth, not bottled
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 sprigs parsley
• 4 black peppercorns
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chervil

Risotto:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small Spanish onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 cups arborio rice
• 1 cup white wine
• 8 cups hot water, or clam broth
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Assembly:

• 2 lobster tails, roasted and split in half
• 8 shrimp, Sauteed
• 4 scallops, sauteed
• 12 mussels, steamed in wine with 3 sprigs parsley, 3 sprigs thyme, and 1 clove crushed garlic
• 1 pound asparagus, lightly oiled, seasoned and roasted until tender, cut into 2-inch pieces
• Leek broth
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chervil

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