Description
A creamy and flavorful Lemon Garlic Shrimp Risotto, perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail removed (31–40 pieces per pound)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped or 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp under cool running water if frozen; peel, devein, and remove tails. Set aside.
- Pour chicken or vegetable broth into a large saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, reduce to low heat and keep warm throughout cooking.
- In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion or shallot and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add Arborio rice to the skillet and stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes to lightly toast and coat the grains with butter.
- Pour in dry white wine and stir continuously until fully absorbed by the rice.
- Ladle warm broth into the rice, adding one ladle at a time and stirring nearly constantly. Wait until the liquid is mostly absorbed before adding the next ladle. Continue this process over medium to medium-low heat for 25 to 30 minutes until rice is al dente with a slight bite.
- Remove the risotto from heat. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Cover the pot and allow to rest on the stove.
- Melt remaining butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook shrimp for approximately 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Plate the risotto, top with cooked shrimp, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and garnish with additional lemon juice if desired. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal creaminess.
- Adjust the quantity of garlic and pepper flakes according to your taste preference.
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg