Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp Risotto Recipe

Name: Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups chicken stock; ¼ cup butter; ¾ cup onion, finely chopped; 1 ½ cups arborio rice or 1 ½ cups medium-grain white rice; 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 8 large shrimp, de-veined; 8 pieces prosciutto, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 basil leaves, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion and saute until pale golden, about 4 minutes.
3
Add rice and stir to coat, cook 2 minutes.
4
Add 2 cups stock, simmer intil liquid is absorbed, stirring often.
5
Continue addin 1 cup of stock at at time, stirring often and simmering until liquid is absorbed before adding more, about 20 minutes Cook until rice is tender and creamy, about 5 minutes.
6
Add mascarpone cheese and salt.
7
While risotto is simmering, lightly season shrimp with pepper and wrap with proscuitto, can be pinned with tooth pick.
8
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat, add shrimo and saute until proscuitto is browned and shrimp are cooked through.
9
Divide risotto among 2 or 4 bowls and top with shrimp, garnish with basil.

1148

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

151

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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, ¼ cup butter, ¾ cup onion, finely chopped, 1 ½ cups arborio rice or 1 ½ cups medium-grain white rice, and more.

Yes, Prosciutto Wrapped 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp Risotto

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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