Easy prawn risotto with peas
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Easy prawn risotto with peas
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Creamy prawn risotto with peas with lemon and garlic is an easy, delicious dinner recipe perfect for spring.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups risotto rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 cup white wine
- 4 cups stock
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- lemon juice to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- 500 g (1lb) prawns/shrimp peeled and deveined (if using whole prawn, you'll need 800g/1½lbs)
- 2 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped
Instructions
- Peel and devein the prawns than add to a medium mixing bowl.
- Add a tablespoon of olive oil then season with salt. Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the prawns in batches and cook for a minute per side until the prawns are opaque, pink and just cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add a splash of olive oil then sauté the onion for a few minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the rice and stir.
- Pour in the white wine and allow to reduce.
- Turn the heat down and add a ladle of stock at a time, stirring regularly. Continue until the rice is cooked.
- Stir in the peas, butter and parmesan then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add a generous squeeze of lemon juice.
- Return the shrimp to the pan, allowing to heat through for a minute then serve scattered with fresh chives.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
525kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
92g
(31%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
947mg
(39%)
Potassium
256mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
779IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 525 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 525kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 92g | 31% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 779IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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