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Ingredients
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2 pounds large shrimp in their shells
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6 cups chicken stock or more as needed
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4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 tablespoons butter, divided
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2 (12-ounce) packages Arborio rice
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2 large shallots, diced
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½ cup dry white wine
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
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6 saffron threads, crumbled
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2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions
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Peel and devein shrimp, reserving shells. Heat stock in a large saucepan and add shells; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, chop shrimp into bite-sized morsels. Toss with olive oil and garlic; cover and refrigerate.
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Strain stock and discard shells. Keep warm on low heat.
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Melt 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Add shallots; cook until softened, but not browned, about 4 minutes. Add dry rice and stir until each grain is coated and starts to turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Raise heat to medium. Add wine, stir and simmer until mostly evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Ladle 1/2 cup of warm stock into rice mixture; stir constantly until stock is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes. Add rosemary and saffron and another 1/2 cup of stock; stir until absorbed, about 3 minutes. Repeat with about 4 more cups of stock, 10 to 15 minutes. Add marinated shrimp to remaining 1 cup stock; stir for 1 minute and pour mixture into rice. Cook and stir until risotto is tender yet firm to the bite, 6 to 8 minutes more.
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Stir Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter into risotto. Stir until creamy. Serve immediately in warmed bowls.
Cook’s Note
I have used seared scallops in addition to the shrimp, and it is fabulous.
Substitute vegetable stock for the chicken stock for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
443 | Calories |
19g | Fat |
32g | Carbs |
32g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 443 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 19g | 24% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 39% |
Cholesterol 225mg | 75% |
Sodium 1465mg | 64% |
Total Carbohydrate 32g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 32g | 64% |
Vitamin C 2mg | 3% |
Calcium 269mg | 21% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Potassium 427mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.