Description
Creamy Shrimp Risotto with Parmesan and Herbs delights all!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken broth over low heat. Keep it warm but not boiling.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the Arborio rice to the skillet and stir for about 2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
- Pour in the white wine and stir until it is mostly absorbed by the rice.
- Begin adding the warm chicken broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently. Wait until the liquid is mostly absorbed before adding more broth. Continue this process for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is creamy and al dente.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the shrimp to the risotto. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, dried thyme, and the remaining tablespoon of butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the shrimp are cooked through and the risotto is creamy, remove from heat. Let it sit for a couple of minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- You can substitute the shrimp with cooked chicken or vegetables like asparagus or peas for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg