Lemon Risotto With Sauteed Shrimp Recipe

Name: Lemon Risotto With Sauteed Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh lemon zest; 1 ½ cups uncooked arborio rice (or other short-grain white rice); 4 cups warm water; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice; 3 teaspoons vegetable stock base (or instant bouillon granules); ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese; 8 ounces medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley; 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1 ½ cups uncooked arborio rice (or other short-grain white rice)
4 cups warm water
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
3 teaspoons vegetable stock base (or instant bouillon granules)
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
8 ounces medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest

1
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the olive oil, onion, and lemon zest and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until tender.
3
Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute.
4
Now stir in the water, white wine, lemon juice, bouillon and black pepper.
5
Cover, and cook gently over low heat for 30-35 minutes, or until rice is done.
6
Off the heat and stir in the cheese; set aside and keep warm.
7
Melt remaining butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add the shrimp and cook 3-4 minutes or until pink.
9
Do not overcook.
10
Serve shrimp over risotto, sprinkled with Gremolata.
11
For Gremolata:.
12
Combine 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic, 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel in a small bowl.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, divided, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ cup finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Lemon Risotto With Sauteed 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 Risotto With Sauteed Shrimp

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