Description
A creamy and flavorful risotto featuring shrimp, garlic, and lemon, perfect for casual dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare shrimp: Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat butter, add garlic, and cook until fragrant.
- Cook shrimp: Add shrimp to skillet, cooking until pink and opaque, then remove.
- Toast rice: Add more butter if necessary and toss in Arborio rice, stirring until lightly toasted.
- Deglaze: Pour in white wine, stirring until mostly absorbed.
- Add broth: Gradually add warm broth, stirring continuously until absorbed, about 18-20 minutes.
- Finish the dish: Stir in cooked shrimp, lemon juice, zest, herbs, and season to taste.
- Serve: Spoon risotto into bowls and garnish with herbs and optional olive oil or butter.
Notes
For added richness, serve with freshly grated parmesan or creamy burrata. Pairs well with a light salad or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: risotto, shrimp, lemon, garlic, Italian cooking, comfort food, family recipe