Description
Shrimp Risotto with Peas is a delightful dish that brings comfort and elegance to your dining table. This creamy risotto features tender shrimp and vibrant sweet peas, creating a visually stunning meal bursting with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup sweet peas (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop onion and mince garlic.
- In a large pan over medium heat, melt olive oil and butter. Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic for about one minute.
- Add Arborio rice, stirring for about one minute until lightly toasted.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, stirring until evaporated.
- Gradually add warm broth, one cup at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed before adding more.
- When rice is nearly done (18-20 minutes), fold in shrimp and peas; cook until shrimp are pink (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in Parmesan cheese before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg