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INGREDIENTS 4 halibut steaks; 5 oz 2 1/3 cups arborio risotto rice 2 ripe Bartlett pears; cored and sliced arugula for garnish (spinach for substitute) 3 medium roma tomatoes; diced 3 cloves garlic; minced 4 shallots; minced (onion for substitute) 8 cups vegetable stock (chicken stock for substitute) 2 oz Parmesan cheese 2 oz unsalted...