Shrimp and Risotto
A classic Italian dish featuring shrimp and creamy risotto. Quick and flavorful, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Shrimpfresh, peeled, and deveined
- ●1 cup Risottowhite or brown, Arborio
- ●2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- ●1/4 cup White Winedry, optional
- ●2 tablespoons Butter
- ●1/2 cup Parmesan Cheesegrated
- ●2 cloves Garlicminced
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 3
Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, until pink and cooked through.
- 4
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Add the white wine (if using) to the skillet and cook until reduced by half.
- 6
Add the butter to the skillet and stir until melted.
- 7
Add the risotto to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 8
Add 1 cup of hot water to the skillet and stir until absorbed.
- 9
Repeat the process of adding water and stirring until the risotto is cooked.
- 10
Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- 11
Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 12
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.