actually, I have thought about doing it with scallops or shrimp. I love oysters, but they aren't always available.
One of my favorite risottos is simply some shallots sauteed with the rice, vegetable stock or chicken if you rather? Finsh it off with a couple of splashes of cognac. Had it at a lovely, tiny cafe in Rome. Could not believe how easy it was to duplicate.

Nan

0h This sounds wonderful Nan, no matter the protein used. I love oysters I think though I have been unlucky with them yhe last few times I have had them:( or as I have got older thay no longer agree with my system, I would imagine this recipe would be just as lovely with Scallops!

How did the costume contest go? I hope you had a blast!

I had not been out on a Halloween night in over ten years. Last times was in from sea or camp and got conned into bartending--bad night (as is New Years Eve) people who aren't usually out are, hence amature night!! And on halloween you have the makeup and masks to deal with. people who forgot ID and on and on.
But it was a blast, was amazed at the clever costumes, but would you believe we got down to basics--the winner was an incredible Frankenstein, and adorable gnome was next and a delightful witch. Was torn, one gal was a cigarette girl, remember old, old movies. several others that made us wish we had more prizes.
and a happy note, one of my cancer fighting friends was out--always been slender, very thin, but is having a hopefully final chemo and feeling good and positve. she is notorious for wearing leopard prints---would you believe she had a witch outfit complete with pointy hat--you got it leopard!!!!
hope you had fun too,
Nan

I love a smoked salmon/vodka risotto w/ tons of parmesan...

I love oysters and risotto. I splurge every once in a while and buy some. Do you think if you wanted to do this on a budget you could use smoked oysters?