Shrimp Scampi with Parmesan Riotto

To Make The Parmesan Risotto:

Heat stock in saucepan over medium heat; keep at a low simmer. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots to oil, and cook, stirring, until translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add rice, and cook, stirring, until rice begins to make a clicking sound like glass beads, 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine to rice mixture. Cook, stirring, until wine is absorbed by rice.

Using a ladle, add 3/4 cup hot stock to rice. Using a wooden spoon, stir rice constantly, at a moderate speed. When rice mixture is just thick enough to leave a clear wake behind the spoon, add another 3/4 cup stock.

Continue adding stock 3/4 cup at a time and stirring constantly until rice is mostly translucent but still opaque in the center. Rice should be al dente but not crunchy. As rice nears doneness, watch carefully and add smaller amounts of liquid to make sure it does not overcook. The final mixture should be thick enough that grains of rice are suspended in liquid the consistency of heavy cream. It will thicken slightly when removed from heat.

Remove from heat. Stir in butter and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Divide into serving bowls, and top with shrimp scampi.

To Make The Shrimp Scampi:

Heat olive oil, butter and red pepper flakes in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook for two or three minutes, or until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Increase heat to high, and add in the shrimp in a single layer . Add wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip shrimp and cook for an additional minute or two until the shrimp are pink and opaque, then remove from heat.

Serve with parmesan risotto.