Low Fat Prawn Risotto Recipe

Name: Low Fat Prawn Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups chicken stock (or vegetable); 1 leek, sliced finely (or 1 chopped onion); 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 -3 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced (or lime zest and a little juice); 1 1/2 cups arborio rice; 250 -300 g cooked prawns (shrimp); 3/4 cup frozen peas; black pepper; sea salt; parsley, to garnish; parmesan cheese, this is optional (or to serve on the side)

Servings: persons

5 cups chicken stock (or vegetable)
1 leek, sliced finely (or 1 chopped onion)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 -3 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced (or lime zest and a little juice)
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
250 -300 g cooked prawns (shrimp)
3/4 cup frozen peas
black pepper
sea salt
parsley, to garnish
parmesan cheese, this is optional (or to serve on the side)

1
Saute leek in a large pan using 1/2 cup of the stock until just soft; add garlic, kaffir leaves (vein removed and cut very finely with scissors) and rice and cook a minute or two, stirring well.
2
Bring stock to the boil in a medium saucepan, and then reduce heat to keep simmering.
3
Add 1 cup of the simmering stock to the pan of rice and stir until stock has been absorbed; continue adding stock, a cup at a time and stirring frequently until absorbed and until all the stock has been added.
4
Add frozen peas and the sauteed prawns and stir into risotto, cook for 1-2 minutes until peas are cooked and prawns are heated through.
5
Garnish with parsley and serve parmesan on the side for those who don't mind the extra calories.

871

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups chicken stock (or vegetable), 1 leek, sliced finely (or 1 chopped onion), 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 -3 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced (or lime zest and a little juice), and more.

Yes, Low Fat Prawn Risotto 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.

Low Fat Prawn Risotto

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