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Risotto with Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Do you happen to have leftovers grilled shrimps? This is a delicious way to combine use them!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 402 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp cleaned and peeled
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flake
  • 4 cups shrimp stock*
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • ½ cup white onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons garlic finely minced, divided
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley chopped
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano grated
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili flakes, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon garlic, thyme and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Heat a grill pan to medium high and cover lightly with cooking spray. Grill shrimp until they turn pink -- about 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and tent with a piece of foil.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the shrimp stock in a medium saucepan and keep warm over low heat.
  4. Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and remaining garlic to the skillet. Cook until items are translucent -- about 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir quickly until it is well-coated and opaque. Stir in wine and cook until the liquid is nearly all evaporated.
  5. Ladle in 1 cup of broth into the rice. Simmer and slowly stir until the rice has absorbed the liquid. Add the remaining broth, 1 cup at a time. Continue to simmer and stir, allowing the rice to absorb each addition of broth before adding more. The risotto should be slightly firm and creamy –approximately 20 minutes total.
  6. Gently fold the grilled shrimp into the risotto. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and cook briefly until the cheese has melted. Check for seasonings and adjust with salt and pepper if needed. Spoon risotto into dishes and top with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • If you are in a hurry, cook the rice in a rice cooker.

Nutrition Information

Calories 402kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 290mg (97%) Sodium 1826mg (76%) Potassium 416mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 295IU (6%) Vitamin C 11.5mg (13%) Calcium 329mg (33%) Iron 5.5mg (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 402

% Daily Value*

Calories 402kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 290mg 97%
Sodium 1826mg 76%
Potassium 416mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 295IU 6%
Vitamin C 11.5mg 13%
Calcium 329mg 33%
Iron 5.5mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.