Lemon-Mint Bulgur Risotto With Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Name: Lemon-Mint Bulgur Risotto With Garlic Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3/4 cup finely chopped green onions; 1 cup uncooked bulgur; 4 cups torn spinach; 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; Lemon wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1 cup uncooked bulgur
4 cups torn spinach
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Lemon wedges (optional)

1
Combine water and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add green onions; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add bulgur; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add warm salted water, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently until each portion of warm salted water is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total). Remove from heat. Add spinach, mint, rind, and juice; stir until spinach wilts. Keep warm.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and shrimp; saute for 2 minutes or until shrimp are done. Divide risotto evenly among 4 small bowls or plates, and arrange shrimp evenly over risotto. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 3/4 cup finely chopped green onions, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Mint Bulgur Risotto With Garlic 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.

Lemon-Mint Bulgur Risotto With Garlic Shrimp

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