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Shrimp Risotto

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/shrimp-risotto/

Ingredients

The Shrimp

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

The Rice

  • ¾ cup onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
  • cups arborio rice
  • ¾ cup dry white wine
  • 5 cups low-salt chicken broth
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • ½-1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

To Serve

  • fresh parsley
  • grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Whisk together Italian seasoning and garlic powder in a bowl.
  2. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and the spice mixture.
  3. In a skillet, heat oil and butter, then add shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes on each side.
  4. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30-60 seconds, then transfer shrimp to a plate.
  5. Melt remaining butter in the skillet, then add onion, thyme, bay leaf, and remaining garlic; sauté until onion is translucent.
  6. Stir in rice and toast for 2 minutes, then add wine and 1 cup of chicken broth.
  7. Simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring often, and continue adding broth one cup at a time for about 18-20 minutes.
  8. Finally, add Parmesan and lemon juice, cooking until the rice is tender and creamy.
  9. Remove from heat, top with shrimp, and serve garnished with grated Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
638
Total fat
19g
Total carbohydrates
60g
Total protein
41g
Sodium
2671mg
Cholesterol
248mg

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