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Lemony Risotto With Asparagus And Shrimp Recipe

Indulge in this vibrant and flavorful Lemony Asparagus and Shrimp Risotto! Inspired by Bon Appetit's May 2009 issue, this creamy risotto is a delightful blend of fresh asparagus, succulent shrimp, and bright lemon zest. A perfect weeknight dinner or special occasion meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 511.3 kcal
Protein 59g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Lemony Risotto With Asparagus And Shrimp

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 lb asparagus
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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How to Make Lemony Risotto With Asparagus And Shrimp

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of water to a gentle simmer.
  2. Add 1 pound of asparagus spears and simmer uncovered until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.
  3. Transfer the asparagus to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain well.
  4. Maintain a barely simmering broth, keeping it covered.
  5. In a 4-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1 medium yellow onion, chopped. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add 1 ½ cups of Arborio rice and toast, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  7. Add ½ cup dry white wine and simmer, stirring constantly, until absorbed.
  8. Begin adding the warm broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and letting each addition be absorbed before adding more. Continue this process until the rice is creamy and tender but still al dente, about 18-20 minutes.
  9. Stir in 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp. Cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in the zest of 1 lemon, the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  11. Serve immediately and garnish with extra lemon zest and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

45g

Carbs

19g

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