Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of creamy shrimp risotto with peas, where tender shrimp and sweet peas unite in a luscious, savory dish. Perfect for cozy evenings or special gatherings, this risotto delivers a delightful balance of flavors that will transport you to culinary bliss. With its rich texture and vibrant colors, it’s sure to impress your guests or satisfy your weeknight cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (warm)
- 1 cup fresh peas (or frozen)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add Arborio rice and toast lightly for about 2 minutes until edges are slightly translucent.
- Gradually pour in warm chicken broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed before adding more; this takes about 20 minutes.
- Once rice is al dente, stir in shrimp and peas. Cook until shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat, fold in Parmesan cheese and butter until creamy. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg