Spring Risotto With Shallots And Lemon Recipe

Name: Spring Risotto With Shallots And Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 3 shallots; 2 sticks celery; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups arborio rice; 1 1/2 - 2 liters vegetable stock; 1 lemon, zest of; 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squuezed; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons butter; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
3 shallots
2 sticks celery
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups arborio rice
1 1/2 - 2 liters vegetable stock
1 lemon, zest of
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squuezed
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper

1
Chop shallots and celery finely.
2
In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, cream, and parmesan. Set aside.
3
Heat oil and 2 T butter in a large skillet. Add shallots and celery and cook until softened.
4
Add arborio rice and stir to coat rice with oil/butter.
5
Pour 1 cup of stock into the pan. Stir until completely absorbed. Repeat until risotto is creamy and tender.
6
Add lemon zest and rosemary.
7
Remove from heat and stir in the reserved bowl of cream and lemon juice.
8
Add butter, pepper and salt and serve.

656

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* 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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 3 shallots, 2 sticks celery, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Spring Risotto With Shallots And Lemon falls under the General 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!

Spring Risotto With Shallots And Lemon

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Variations & substitutions

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