Name: Shrimp Scampi Risotto
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. butter, divided -; 1 large onion, diced -; 4 cloves garlic, minced and divided -; 1 c. arborio rice -; Kosher salt -; 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth -; 1 1/2 c. dry white wine, divided -; Juice of 2 lemons -; 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish -; 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes -; 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined -; 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan -

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40 min.

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Ingredients for - Shrimp Scampi Risotto

1. 3 tbsp. butter, divided -

2. 1 large onion, diced -

3. 4 cloves garlic, minced and divided -

4. 1 c. arborio rice -

5. Kosher salt -

6. 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth -

7. 1 1/2 c. dry white wine, divided -

8. Juice of 2 lemons -

9. 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish -

10. 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes -

11. 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined -

12. 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan -

How to cook deliciously - Shrimp Scampi Risotto

1. Stage

In a large deep-sided skillet or pot over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add onion and cook until soft, 5 to 6 minutes, then add 1 clove garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add rice and stir until combined, then season with salt.

2. Stage

In batches, begin adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, making sure broth is fully absorbed before adding the next batch. Once broth is done, add 1 cup wine and simmer, stirring occasionally until fully absorbed.

3. Stage

Meanwhile, cook shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt remaining butter. Add remaining garlic, lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes and stir, 2 minutes, then add shrimp and season with salt. Cook shrimp until pink, 3 to 4 minutes, then add remaining 1/2 cup wine. Bring to a simmer, then add shrimp mixture and Parmesan to risotto and stir until combined and creamy.

4. Stage

Serve with parsley.