Cilantro Cream Risotto With Shrimp Recipe

Name: Cilantro Cream Risotto With Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup minced cilantro; 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, divided; 3/4 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup uncooked arborio rice or 1 medium grain rice; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped and seeded; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

3 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup minced cilantro
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, divided
3/4 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup uncooked arborio rice or 1 medium grain rice
2 medium tomatoes, chopped and seeded
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Heat water and broth in 2 quart saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
2
.Meanwhile, combine cream and cilantro in small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer until mixture is reduced in half, about 20 to 30 minutes.
3
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium high heat. Add shrimp; cook until pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove from saucepan; keep warm.
4
Cook onion and garlic in remaining butter over medium heat until soft. Add rice and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Increase heat to medium high; stir in 1 cup water/broth mixture.
6
Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed. Continue stirring adding remaining water/broth mixture, 1 cup at a time, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another.
7
Cook until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
8
Stir in cilantro cream, shrimp, tomatoes, green onions, pepper and salt. Stir until mixture is creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.Serve immediately.
9
Yields 6 servings.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup minced cilantro, and more.

Yes, Cilantro Cream Risotto With Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cilantro Cream Risotto With Shrimp

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