Prawn Risotto Recipe

Name: Prawn Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups arborio rice; 400 g raw tiger shrimp, shells on; 1 liter chicken stock; 250 ml dry white wine; 6 vine ripened tomatoes, deseeded, peeled and roughly chopped; 2 birds eye chiles, finely sliced; 1 large onion, finely diced; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 75 g butter; 1 cup fresh basil, torn

Servings: persons

2 cups arborio rice
400 g raw tiger shrimp, shells on
1 liter chicken stock
250 ml dry white wine
6 vine ripened tomatoes, deseeded, peeled and roughly chopped
2 birds eye chiles, finely sliced
1 large onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
75 g butter
1 cup fresh basil, torn

1
Peel the prawns, leaving the tails on.
2
Retain the head but discard the rest of the shell.
3
Place stock and prawn heads in a pan and simmer for a few minutes, until heads are cooked.
4
Add prawn meat and cook for 1 minute, until colour starts to turn opaque.
5
Remove prawns from stock, set aside, and discard heads.
6
Add oil and half the butter to a large pan.
7
When hot, add the onion, garlic and chili and saute until translucent.
8
Add tomato and rice, sir until well coated in oil, then add the wine and stir until totally absorbed.
9
Add stock, a ladle at a time, stirring until fully absorbed before adding the next, until the rice is creamy.
10
You may not need all the stock.
11
Taste and season if required.
12
Immediately before serving, add the prawns back to the rice and stir until warmed through.
13
Stir through the torn basil and the remainder of the butter.

1273

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

116

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: 2 cups arborio rice, 400 g raw tiger shrimp, shells on, 1 liter chicken stock, 250 ml dry white wine, and more.

Yes, 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.

Prawn Risotto

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