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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Risotto

Effortless Lemon Garlic Shrimp Risotto for Busy Nights

A creamy, gluten-free Lemon Garlic Shrimp Risotto that can be made in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Risotto
  • 1 pound Shrimp Fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Arborio Rice Short-grain rice for creamy texture
  • 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth Low-salt if preferred
  • 0.5 cup Dry White Wine Use broth or vinegar if avoiding alcohol
  • 3 tablespoons Butter For richness
  • 1 medium Onion or Shallot Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Thaw frozen shrimp in cool water for about 15 minutes, peel and devein them, then pat dry.
  2. Heat broth in a saucepan over medium-high until simmering, then lower the heat to keep it warm.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet, add onion or shallot, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  4. Stir in Arborio rice, coat with butter, and toast for 2-3 minutes until slightly translucent.
  5. Add the dry white wine, stirring until mostly absorbed, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently, until the rice is creamy and al dente, about 25-30 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and mix in the remaining butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese.
  8. In a separate skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté shrimp with garlic and red pepper flakes for 2 minutes per side until pink.
  9. Plate the risotto, top with sautéed shrimp, and garnish with fresh parsley and extra lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep broth warm during cooking for best results and avoid using bottled lemon juice for freshness.

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