Description
Shrimp risotto with peas is a creamy and comforting dish that brings the warmth of Italian cuisine to your table. This delightful meal features tender shrimp and sweet peas enveloped in rich, flavorful Arborio rice, all enhanced by a splash of white wine. Perfect for any occasion—from cozy weeknight dinners to elegant gatherings—this risotto is sure to impress your family and friends with its luxurious texture and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 4 cups chicken broth, warmed
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the Arborio rice, stirring to coat each grain in the oil. Toast for about 1 minute until slightly translucent.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer while scraping any bits from the pan. Cook until mostly evaporated (2-3 minutes).
- Lower heat to medium-low, adding warm chicken broth one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until absorbed (18-20 minutes total).
- When the rice is al dente, stir in the shrimp and frozen peas. Cook until shrimp turn pink (3-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese and butter, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg