5.0 from 159 votes
Easy Garlic Shrimp Risotto
An easy to make and delicious risotto recipe that's simple, packed with flavor, and loaded with shrimp.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 392 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 pound medium raw shrimp
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 4-5 cups low-sodium fish broth hot
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the 1 pound medium raw shrimp in a single layer and sprinkle with the seasonings (1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and Kosher salt and ground black pepper). Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then flip and continue to cook until pink and fully opaque, around 1-2 minutes more. Set aside on a plate.
- Heat the remaining oil in the same skillet. Saute the 1 yellow onion (diced) and 3-4 garlic cloves (minced) for 3-4 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the 1 cup arborio rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Pour over two cupfuls of the 4-5 cups low-sodium fish broth. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Once the liquid is reduced, repeat the cooking process, by adding a cup of broth at a time.
- Once all the broth has been used, the rice should be plump and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup chopped parsley.
- Serve the risotto topped with cooked shrimp.
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Notes
- Broth: You may use Chicken or vegetable stock. The stock will give the risotto a more robust taste than the broth.
- Rice: You may substitute Arborio rice with Carnaroli rice or sushi rice. The taste and the texture will not be the same.
- Protein: For those who aren't a fan of shrimp, you may easily substitute chicken breast for the meat in this dish.
- Veggies: If you're making a garlic shrimp risotto, you can add peas, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, carrots, mushrooms, or tomatoes.
- Herbs: This recipe goes well with fresh herbs like basil or chives.
Nutrition Information
Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
154mg
(51%)
Sodium
2364mg
(99%)
Potassium
282mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
971IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
235mg
(24%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 2364mg | 99% |
| Potassium | 282mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 971IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.