Orzo & Shrimp Risotto Recipe

Name: Orzo & Shrimp Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, steeped in; 2 tablespoons white wine; 1 3/4 cups organic low sodium chicken broth; 1 cup orzo pasta; salt and crushed red pepper flakes; 8 ounces cooked shrimp, chopped (fresh is best!); 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley; 2 tablespoons scallions (green part only)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, steeped in
2 tablespoons white wine
1 3/4 cups organic low sodium chicken broth
1 cup orzo pasta
salt and crushed red pepper flakes
8 ounces cooked shrimp, chopped (fresh is best!)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons scallions (green part only)

1
Saute the shallots in butter for 5 minutes or until tender.
2
Saute garlic & red pepper flakes an additional 30 seconds to a minute. (Be careful not to burn).
3
Add the steeped saffron in white wine and evaporate.
4
Add the orzo and saute just enough to coat the pasta kernels.
5
Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil and cook until the pasta has absorbed the broth, and is tender, about 10 minutes.
6
Stir in the shrimp, cover and steep just long enough for the shrimp to gently warm through.
7
Season to taste with salt and crushed red pepper; garnish with parsley and scallions.

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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: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons minced shallots, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, steeped in, and more.

Yes, Orzo & Shrimp 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.

Orzo & Shrimp Risotto

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