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Spinach Parmesan risotto with spicy shrimp
Creamy spinach Parmesan risotto served with juicy, spicy shrimp is perfect for everything from family dinners to date-night in.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 517 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 1 cup white wine
- 4-6 cups stock
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- 3 cups baby spinach
- salt and pepper to taste
For the spicy shrimp
- 500 g (1lb) shrimp/prawns peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a deep pan set over medium heat, add the onion and cook until soft then add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the rice and stir, cooking for a minute. Pour in the wine and cook until absorbed, stirring regularly.
- Add the stock, one ladle at a time, cooking and stirring continuously until the rice is cooked to your preference. This will take 20-25 minutes.
- Once the rice is cooked, stir in the butter, spinach and Parmesan then season to taste. I also like to add a squeeze of lemon at this stage but that is optional.
- Season the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Cook in a hot pan for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pale pink and opaque.
- Serve the shrimp over creamy risotto and sprinkle over chopped parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
517kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
87g
(29%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
315mg
(105%)
Sodium
2513mg
(105%)
Potassium
364mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2754IU
(55%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
219mg
(22%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 517
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 517kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 87g | 29% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 315mg | 105% |
| Sodium | 2513mg | 105% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2754IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 22% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.