Description
A creamy and flavorful risotto with lemon, garlic, and shrimp for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat broth in a saucepan and keep warm.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and rice, stir for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in wine (if using) and cook until absorbed.
- Add broth one ladle at a time, stirring often until absorbed.
- When rice is almost done, sauté shrimp in a separate pan with butter, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix shrimp, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Parmesan into risotto.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Stir risotto frequently for even cooking.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Adjust broth quantity if needed for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: lemon garlic shrimp risotto, creamy risotto, Italian seafood dish