Pumpkin and Seafood Risotto

Ingredients

• • 1 pumpkin, about 6.5 lbs (3 kg)
  • Olive oil, for brushing 

  • 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth
  • 1 cup (250 ml) clam juice (see note)
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) shallots, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
  • 2 cups (500 ml) Arborio rice
  • 1 cup (250 ml) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • Salt and pepper

• Topping

  • 3/4 lb (350 g) medium-sized scallops, patted dry
  • 3/4 lb (350 g) medium-sized shrimp, shelled, deveined and patted dry
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh chives