Best 5 Cauliflower Risotto With Shrimp And Peas Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite Cauliflower Risotto with Shrimp and Peas recipe. This delectable dish combines tender cauliflower florets with a creamy, flavorful risotto base, succulent shrimp, and vibrant green peas. The result? A culinary masterpiece that strikes a perfect balance between healthy and indulgent. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, this risotto will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the art of crafting this delightful dish. From preparing the cauliflower to cooking the risotto and incorporating the succulent shrimp and peas, we'll provide detailed, step-by-step instructions to ensure success in your kitchen. Whether you're an experienced cook or just starting out, our user-friendly recipe is designed to make the cooking process enjoyable and stress-free.

But that's not all! In addition to the main recipe, we've included several variations to cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary tastes. Craving a vegetarian option? Our hearty Mushroom and Pea Risotto is a flavorful alternative that will satisfy your cravings. Looking for a rich and indulgent twist? Try our decadent Lobster Risotto, where succulent lobster meat takes center stage. And for those with gluten sensitivities, our Gluten-Free Cauliflower Risotto offers a delicious and allergy-friendly option.

With its versatility, ease of preparation, and tantalizing flavors, our Cauliflower Risotto with Shrimp and Peas recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones amazed!

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RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP AND PEAS



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups no-salt-added fish or chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 pound fresh peas, shelled to yield about 1/2 cup
1/2 pound shelled raw shrimp
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, simmer stock. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil. Add onion, and sauté until it softens. Add rice, and stir to coat. Add the wine, and cook until liquid is absorbed.
  • Add one cup simmering stock to rice. Stirring often, cook over medium-low heat until liquid is absorbed. Repeat with second cup, and continue cooking, stirring often. Repeat with third cup.
  • As rice becomes soft but firm, add last cup of stock. If peas are large, add them and cook about 4 minutes. Then add shrimp. If peas are small and tender, add them along with shrimp. Cook shrimp just 3 or 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve, with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 848, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 119 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 2123 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER RISOTTO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
1 head cauliflower, florets cut into 1/2-inch pieces, stems chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups short-grain Italian rice (such as arborio or vialone nano)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces Italian fontina cheese, grated (1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 475 degrees F. Toss the cauliflower florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil on a baking sheet. Spread in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Roast on the upper oven rack, 5 minutes. Add the almonds and roast until the cauliflower is tender, about 15 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add the onion and cauliflower stems and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and garlic and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broth, 2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt; cover and bring to a boil. Transfer the pot to the lower oven rack and bake until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the rice from the oven and add the butter, fontina and parsley, stirring vigorously until the risotto is creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Divide among bowls and top with the roasted cauliflower and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506, Fat 29 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 67 milligrams, Sodium 836 milligrams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 18 grams

CREAMY SHRIMP CAULIFLOWER RISOTTO



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This creamy cauliflower rice risotto with shrimp is flavored with Parmesan cheese, garlic and fresh parsley.

Provided by Arlyn Osborne

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

unsalted butter
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
24 ounces frozen cauliflower rice, thawed
2 shallots, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt
pepper
freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
lemon wedge, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a small heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoon butter and let melt. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon and cook until just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate, cover with aluminum foil and set aside.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of butter of the pot and let melt. Add shallot and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Let cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the cauliflower rice and cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of the chicken broth and simmer on medium high until the moisture has been absorbed by the cauliflower. Add 1/2 cup of broth and let absorb. Repeat without remaining 1/2 cup broth.
  • Lower heat to medium and add the cream cheese, parmesan and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the cooked shrimp and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
  • Garnish with more parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 873.8, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 185.5, Sodium 1303.3, Carbohydrate 140.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 36.1

CAULIFLOWER "RISOTTO" WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS AND PEAS



Cauliflower

Risotto is a Northern Italian rice dish that is cooked for a long time, stirring often. A traditional risotto is cooked with a warm broth, added slowly, to create a creamy consistency. I remember my Nana would make a cup of coffee and grab her stool and sit at a stove for an hour while preparing risotto! As a paleo dish, it takes less time to prepare and the cauliflower gives it a perfect risotto feel.

Provided by Cindy Anschutz Barbieri

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h7m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¼ cups dried porcini mushrooms
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, or more if needed
1 large head cauliflower, chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ cups frozen petite peas, thawed
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Pour 2 cups boiling water into a large bowl. Add dried mushrooms; let stand until rehydrated, about 20 minutes. Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon and pat dry; chop into smaller pieces. Reserve soaking liquid.
  • Pour chicken broth into a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cover and keep warm.
  • Process cauliflower in a food processor fitted with a shredding disc into grains the size of rice.
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallot; cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add cauliflower rice, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir 1 cup of warm chicken broth into the pot; simmer until absorbed, about 5 minutes. Add remaining broth, 1 cup at a time, simmering until it is absorbed and cauliflower rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir chopped mushrooms, peas, balsamic vinegar, and thyme into the pot. Cook and stir until mushrooms and peas are heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 25.9 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1043 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

SHRIMP RISOTTO WITH PEAS



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Shrimp shells are used here to make a subtle shellfish broth for the risotto. Make sure you don't overcook the shrimp; they will take only four to five minutes to cook, and the contrast of their succulent texture against the chewy rice will be lost if the shrimp become rubbery.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, one pot, appetizer, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound medium shrimp, in the shell
1 quart chicken stock or water
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups arborio or carnaroli rice
2 large garlic cloves, green shoots removed, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
A generous pinch of saffron (optional)
1 cup thawed frozen peas, or fresh peas steamed for five minutes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Shell the shrimp and de-vein if necessary. Salt them lightly, and set aside in a bowl (in the refrigerator, if you won't be making and serving the risotto right away). Rinse the shells, and combine them with 5 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, skim off foam, reduce the heat to low and simmer partly covered for 30 minutes. Strain and add to the chicken stock or water. Taste, add enough salt to make a well seasoned broth and bring to a simmer in a saucepan.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large nonstick frying pan or a large, wide saucepan. Add the onion. Cook, stirring, until the onion softens, three to five minutes, and then add the rice and the garlic. Cook, stirring, until the grains of rice are separate and beginning to crackle.
  • Stir in the wine, and cook over medium heat, stirring. The wine should bubble, but not too quickly. You want some of the flavor to cook into the rice before it evaporates. When the wine has just about evaporated, stir in a ladleful or two of the simmering stock, enough to just cover the rice. The stock should bubble slowly. Cook, stirring often, until it is almost absorbed. Add another couple of ladles of the stock. Crush the saffron threads between your fingers and stir in. Continue to cook, stirring often - not too fast and not too slowly, adding more stock when the rice is almost dry - for 20 minutes.
  • Taste a bit of the rice. It should taste chewy but not hard in the middle. Continue adding simmering stock and stirring until the rice reaches this al dente stage. Stir in more stock to cover, and add the peas and the shrimp. Cook, stirring, for another four to five minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through but still moist and the peas are bright. Stir in the parsley and another small ladle of stock, remove from the heat, add pepper, stir for a few seconds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 560, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1216 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest ingredients possible. Fresh cauliflower, shrimp, and peas will give your risotto the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the cauliflower. It should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Use a good quality white wine. A dry white wine will add a nice flavor to the risotto.
  • Don't add all of the liquid at once. Add it in small increments, stirring constantly, so that the risotto can absorb it evenly.
  • Stir the risotto frequently. This will help prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan and will also help it to cook evenly.
  • Season the risotto to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to your liking.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower risotto with shrimp and peas is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. With its creamy texture and flavorful ingredients, this risotto is sure to please everyone at the table.

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