Description
A creamy risotto infused with the freshness of lemon and the richness of garlic, highlighting tender shrimp for a comforting yet elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add Arborio rice and stir until coated in butter and slightly translucent.
- Gradually pour in warm broth, stirring frequently until absorbed before adding more.
- When the rice is nearly ready, add shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and Parmesan until creamy.
- Garnish with parsley or basil and serve warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute shrimp with sautéed mushrooms or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp risotto, lemon garlic risotto, quick risotto, creamy risotto, family meal