Shrimp and Pea Risotto Recipe

With RiceSelect® Arborio Rice, prepare this delicious Shrimp and Pea Risotto recipe for an incredible take on the classic comfort rice dish.

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Serves
6
Total Time
35
Prep Time
10
Cook Time
25

Ingredients

  • null 1 ½ cups, uncooked Arborio Rice
  • null 5 cups chicken broth
  • null 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • null 1 tablespoon oil
  • null ⅓ cups onion, minced
  • null 1 clove garlic, minced
  • null 1 lb small shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • null ½ cup frozen peas, unthawed
  • null 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Heat broth to a simmer in saucepan. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and oil in heavy 4 quart saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until onion is soft but not brown.
  3. Add rice; stir for about one minute until grains are coated.
  4. Begin adding simmering broth ½ cup at a time, stirring until absorbed before adding next ½ cup broth.
  5. Add shrimp after the rice has been cooking 10-12 minutes and continue to add the broth, ½ cup at a time.
  6. When all broth has been added and grains are tender, stir in additional tablespoon butter, cheese and peas. Serve immediately.