Thai Basil Shrimp Risotto Recipe

Name: Thai Basil Shrimp Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 lb shrimp, rinsed and dried; kosher salt; fresh ground pepper; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cups arborio rice; 2 cups dry white wine; 5 -6 cups chicken stock, hot; 12 Thai basil, cut into fine strips; 1 lime, juice of

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 lb shrimp, rinsed and dried
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 small onion, diced
2 cups arborio rice
2 cups dry white wine
5 -6 cups chicken stock, hot
12 Thai basil, cut into fine strips
1 lime, juice of

1
Heat large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tbs oil and swirl to coat bottom. When oil is hot, add the shrimp and saute, stirring, until shrimp are pink, about 1 minute. season with salt and pepper. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
2
Add the remaning tbs of oil and 1 tbs of butter to the pan. When the mixture is hot, add the garlic and onions and saute until soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the rice and saute until rice is opaque, about 2 minutes. Add the wine, deglaze the pan, and simmer until liquid is absorbed by the rice, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Ladle in the stock 1/2 cup at a time, allowing each addition to be absorbed by the rice before adding the next. Continue until the rice is al dente, about 10 minutes. Return the shrimp to the rice, add the basil,the remaining 2 tbs of butter and the lime juice, and stir. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper if needed.
4
Transfer to serving dish and serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 lb shrimp, rinsed and dried, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Thai Basil 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.

Thai Basil Shrimp Risotto

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