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Pesto Shrimp and Parmesan Risotto

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Ingredients

Parmesan Risotto

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 clove minced garlic or shallot
  • 1 cup DeLallo Risotto Arborio Rice
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 3-4 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • optional drizzle truffle oil

Pesto Shrimp

  • 1-2 pounds jumbo shrimp
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 zest lemon (optional)
  • ¼ cup DeLallo jarred pesto
  • 1-2 pieces fresh juicy tomatoes
  • to taste none herbs for topping

Instructions

  1. Marinate the shrimp with garlic, olive oil, salt, and lemon zest, then refrigerate for about an hour.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté garlic or shallots until fragrant.
  3. Add arborio rice and stir to coat with butter, then add white wine and broth gradually, stirring until creamy.
  4. Finish the risotto with Parmesan, salt, and pepper to taste.
  5. In another skillet, heat olive oil and cook the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, brushing with pesto in the last minute.
  6. Serve the risotto topped with shrimp, chopped tomatoes, and fresh herbs.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4 servings
Calories
500
Total fat
20g
Total carbohydrates
50g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
150mg

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