Shrimp Risotto
A creamy and flavorful risotto made with tender shrimp and aromatic ingredients, perfect for a sophisticated meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
- 300 g shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine optional
- 4 cups chicken or seafood stock warm
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream optional for extra creaminess
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in Arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes, coating the grains with butter.
Pour in the white wine (if using) and cook until absorbed.
Add warm stock, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the liquid to absorb before adding more. Continue until the rice is creamy and cooked through (about 20 minutes).
Stir in Parmesan cheese, heavy cream (if using), lemon zest, and the cooked shrimp. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Calories: 380 kcal
Carbs: 45 g
Fat: 12 g
Protein: 22 g