Shrimp Risotto
Shrimp Risotto
Ingredients
Risotto
- 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ small yellow onion finely diced
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup white wine or extra broth
- 3-4 cups chicken broth warmed, more as needed
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Shrimp
- ¾ pound medium shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- 1
Zest the lemon and juice 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Set aside 1 teaspoon of lemon zest for the shrimp.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add rice and continue stirring until rice begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant.
- 3
Add wine, lemon juice, and remaining lemon zest. Cook until evaporated while stirring.
- 4
Begin adding the warmed broth, about ½ cup at a time, stirring until evaporated after each addition. This will take about 15-20 minutes.
- 5
Once all of the broth has been added, remove from the heat and stir in parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of butter, and parsley. Cover and set aside.
- 6
Toss shrimp with the reserved teaspoon of lemon zest, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 7
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1 minute.
- 8
Flip over, add butter and garlic. Cook 2-3 minutes more or just until cooked through. Remove from the saucepan.
- 9
Stir the risotto, season with salt, and pepper to taste. Spoon the shrimp over the risotto.
- 10
Garnish with parsley, lemon slices, and additional parmesan cheese for serving. Drizzle with olive oil if desired.
Risotto
Shrimp
Risotto
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)

