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Keep the broth gently warmed on low heat while you’re cooking, so it’s ready when needed.
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In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Toss in the onion and garlic, stirring for about 5 minutes until soft.
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Mix in the wine and lemon juice, letting the liquid reduce slightly.
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Pour in Arborio rice, then stir it around to coat and let it soak up the flavors from the wine mix.
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Spoon 1 cup of warm broth into your rice mixture. Keep stirring as it cooks down, about 5 minutes.
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Keep adding 1 cup at a time, letting the rice absorb each addition. Stop when you have about 2 cups of broth left.
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Blend the tomato paste into the last 2 cups of broth. Bring it back up to a light simmer.
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Continue ladling in the tomato-enriched broth, letting each portion cook into the rice completely before adding more.
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Stir in the last cup of broth along with your scallops and shrimp as the rice absorbs the liquids.
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Keep stirring gently until all the liquid is absorbed and the seafood is cooked through (opaque).
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Adjust with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if you like some heat.
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Scatter some parsley on top if desired and serve while hot.