Description
Shrimp Risotto with Peas is a comforting dish that brings together creamy Arborio rice, succulent shrimp, and sweet peas for a delightful culinary experience. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas and creating lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1 lb large shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (warm)
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and Arborio rice; cook for about 2 minutes until rice edges become slightly translucent.
- Pour in white wine, stirring until absorbed. Gradually add warm chicken broth one ladle at a time, allowing it to absorb before adding more.
- When rice is nearly al dente (15-20 minutes), stir in shrimp and frozen peas. Cook until shrimp turns pink (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and mix in grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg