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Lemon Shrimp Asparagus Risotto: A Creamy Delight Recipe!

A creamy and flavorful Lemon Shrimp Asparagus Risotto that combines the richness of Arborio rice with fresh shrimp and asparagus, finished with a zesty lemon touch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, heat the chicken broth over low heat and keep it warm.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
  4. Pour in the white wine and stir until it is mostly absorbed by the rice.
  5. Gradually add the warm chicken broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently. Wait until the liquid is mostly absorbed before adding more broth. Continue this process for about 18-20 minutes until the rice is creamy and al dente.
  6. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the asparagus and shrimp to the risotto. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the asparagus is tender.
  7. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian version.
  • Substitute the asparagus with peas or spinach for a different vegetable option.

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