Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Lemony Risotto with Asparagus and Shrimp. This vibrant dish combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the delicate flavors of asparagus and succulent shrimp, creating a symphony of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. The creamy risotto, infused with the aromatic essence of lemon, provides a perfect foundation for the crisp-tender asparagus and plump, briny shrimp. As a bonus, we've included two additional delectable recipes to satisfy your cravings: a refreshing Lemon Blueberry Cake and a zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
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LEMONY SHRIMP AND RISOTTO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook until the shrimp are just opaque in the center, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Transfer the shrimp and juices to a bowl to cool.
- Add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil to the pan. Add the fennel and onions. Cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, 30 seconds. Add the rice. Stir until well coated and translucent in spots, about 2 minutes. Add the wine. Cook until the wine is absorbed, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, lemon juice, zest, and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the rice is just tender but still has some bite and the risotto is creamy, stirring often, 13 to 14 minutes.
- Mix in the arugula. Stir until the arugula wilts, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp. Mix in additional broth if needed, 1/4 cup at a time, until the risotto is creamy.
- Spoon the risotto into 4 shallow soup bowls.
LEMON ASPARAGUS RISOTTO
Steps:
- For the asparagus: Cut off the asparagus tops and reserve. Chop the stems into pieces, discarding the woody bits. (If the stems are really thick and tough looking, peel them first.) Heat the oil and butter in a saute pan. Add the stem pieces and cook 5 minutes. Add the garlic and then the asparagus tips. Pour over 1/4 cup/60 ml water, season with salt and pepper and cook until tender, 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the asparagus. (If you like, you can add a sprig of fresh rosemary to the dish with the garlic and asparagus tips, then remove it at the end)
- For the risotto: On a separate burner, in a pot, bring the chicken stock to a simmer. Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan and cook the onions and shallots until soft, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add the rice and stir until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the wine and reduce until almost dry. Add a ladle of stock and cook, stirring, until it disappears. Continue one ladle at a time, until the rice is tender and creamy, about 30 minutes. To serve: Remove from the heat and stir through the asparagus, remaining tablespoon of butter, lemon zest and half the cheese. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Spoon the risotto into bowls and scatter over the remaining cheese.
LEMONY RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS AND SHRIMP
Make and share this Lemony Risotto With Asparagus and Shrimp recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Realtor by day
Categories Rice
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring broth and water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Add asparagus and simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to stop cooking, then drain. Keep broth barely simmering, covered.
- Cook onion in 2 tbsp butter with 1/4 tsp salt in a 4 qt heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add rice and cook, stirring constant;y, 1 minute. Add wine and simmer, stirring constantly until absorbed.
- Stir in 1/2 cup broth mixture and briskly simmer, stirring frequently, until absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next, until rice is creamy and tender but still al dente (it should be the consistency of thick soup), about 18 minutes. There will be some left-over broth mixture.
- Sir in shrimp, zest and remaining2 tbsp butter, parmesan, parsley and pepper to taste. (thin risotto with some of remaining broth if necessary).
RISOTTO WITH LEMON AND SHRIMP FOR TWO
This risotto with lemon and shrimp has simple yet elegant flavors. Traditionally, risotto is made in large batches to feed a crowd, but here I'm breaking that tradition and showing you how to make it for exactly two people!
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a heavy-bottom pot such as a Dutch-oven, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat up over medium-high heat. Brown the shrimp on both sides without fully cooking them through, about 1 minute per side. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- In the same pot, add the remaining tablespoon olive oil, then add the onions and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes, then add the risotto and cook, stirring gently, to toast it. Add the lemon zest and juice and turn the heat to medium; add the white wine. Continue stirring until most of the wine has cooked off, 5 to 7 minutes. Slowly add about 1/2 cup of chicken broth, and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid has been absorbed; then add another 1/2 cup chicken broth. Continue doing so in this manner until the risotto is fully cooked through and the liquid has been completely absorbed. (You may need more or less than the 3 1/2 cups of chicken broth.)
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then add the shrimp back in. Toss to incorporate and cook until the shrimp are cooked all the way through, 2 to 3 minutes. Divide evenly into 2 bowls and serve!
LEMONY SHRIMP RISOTTO
Risotto has a reputation for being hard to prepare but this recipe is relatively easy to prepare, and has a taste similar to shrimp scampi.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add shallots and garlic. Cook until shallots are soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in white wine and simmer until wine is reduced by half. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in rice. Keep stirring until all the liquid has been absorbed.
- Next add hot stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently until liquid is absorbed. Continue this process, adding stock 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition, until rice is al dente. You may not need the full 3 cups so test the rice after 20 minutes or when you've used 2 1/2 cups of the stock and adjust accordingly.
- Turn heat to lowest setting and add Parmesan cheese, cream, and lemon juice. Stir until cheese has melted and everything has been incorporated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and turn heat off.
- Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet over medium heat and add shrimp. Cook until shrimp tails curl up, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to overcook.
- To serve, spoon risotto into bowls, top with shrimp and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedge if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 833.5 calories, Carbohydrate 90.9 g, Cholesterol 267.6 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 35.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 2926.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
ASPARAGUS RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP AND LEMON
I found this in the Green Bay Press-Gazette, although it credits the California Asparagus Commission as the source.
Provided by Vino Girl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put asparagus into a large skillet of salted, boiling water.
- Return to a boil; boil about 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
- Drain well; spread on paper towel to cool.
- Cut into 1-inch lengths; set aside.
- In a small saucepan, bring broth to a simmer; reduce to lowest heat and keep warm.
- In a larger saucepan, sauté shallot in olive oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes or until soft.
- Stir in rice to coat.
- Cook rice, stirring constantly, until rice is opaque (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in lemon zest.
- Deglaze with white wine, stirring constantly.
- Stir in 1/2 cup hot broth, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until broth has been absorbed and mixture thickens.
- Simmer the risotto; adjust heat as necessary.
- Continue process, using a half-cup of hot broth at a time, making sure the rice absorbs the liquid before adding more.
- Continue adding broth until it's all used.
- When rice is just tender, stir in reserved asparagus and shrimp.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp is pink.
- The risotto should be very creamy, and not soupy nor sticky.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.1, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 115.2, Sodium 639.9, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 23.9
GARLIC SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO
Takes a second to prep but so worth it in the end.
Provided by Joshua F
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Risotto Recipes
Time 52m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pour chicken broth into a pot; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add Arborio rice; cook, stirring frequently, until coated with oil, about 4 minutes.
- Stir 1/2 cup of the hot chicken broth into the saucepan; cook and stir until the rice has absorbed the broth, about 2 minutes. Repeat this process 4 more times, stirring constantly, until rice is creamy and tender yet firm to the bite, about 15 minutes.
- Stir shrimp and asparagus into the remaining hot broth. Cook until shrimp turns pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove broth from heat.
- Stir shrimp and asparagus into the rice; cook for 1 minute. Stir Parmesan cheese and butter into the rice; cook until melted, about 1 minute. Remove rice from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle parsley over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 858.2 calories, Carbohydrate 130.3 g, Cholesterol 209.9 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 3233 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS AND LEMON
Steps:
- Combine broth and water in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Prepare and ice bath and add asparagus to boiling broth. Boil for 4 minutes or until crisp tender, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the asparagus to the ice bath. Keep broth at a simmer. Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Saute onion until soft. Add garlic and saute a minute or two. Add rice and and cook another minute. Add wine and simmer, stirring, until absorbed. Continue adding 1/2 cup of hot broth and stirring until most of broth mixture is absorbed and rice is al dente. Stir in shrimp, and cook until shrimp curl and turn pink, it only takes a few minutes. Stir in asparagus, lemon zest, Parmesan and feta, and salt and pepper to taste. Thin risotto with remaining broth as desired.
LEMON ASPARAGUS RISOTTO
Lower in fat than most risotto recipes but no one will know! I like to serve this as a main dish under some steamed halibut or other white fish.
Provided by stefychefy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Risotto Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
- Heat chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat; keep at a simmer while preparing risotto.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and celery until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in garlic and arborio rice; cook and stir until rice is lightly toasted, about 5 more minutes.
- Pour white wine into rice mixture, stirring constantly, until liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir chicken broth into rice, one ladleful at a time, allowing liquid to absorb completely before adding more while stirring constantly, about 20 minutes. Add asparagus and stir.
- Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 355.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
ASPARAGUS-AND-LEMON RISOTTO
Risotto is a great base for all kinds of vegetables. It's done when it has a loose consistency and ripples when spooned into a bowl.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring stock to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat in another saucepan. Cook onion, stirring frequently, until soft, 6 to 7 minutes. Add rice, cook, stirring, until edges are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine; cook, stirring, just until evaporated.
- Add 1/2 cup hot stock; cook, stirring, until almost absorbed. Continue adding 1/2 cup stock in this manner until liquid is creamy and rice is al dente, about 20 minutes total (you may not need to add all the stock). Add asparagus with the last addition of stock, and the peas about 1 minute before risotto is done.
- Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest and juice, parsley, cheese, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with additional cheese and lemon zest.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your risotto taste its best. Look for plump, firm shrimp, crisp asparagus, and a good quality lemon.
- Cook the rice properly: Risotto is a delicate dish, and it's important to cook the rice slowly and carefully. Add the liquid in small increments, and stir constantly to prevent the rice from sticking to the pan.
- Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Cook the shrimp for just a few minutes, until they are pink and opaque.
- Add the lemon zest and juice at the end: Lemon zest and juice add a bright, fresh flavor to the risotto. Add them at the end of the cooking process, so that their flavor doesn't cook away.
- Serve immediately: Risotto is best served immediately, while it is still hot and creamy. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil, for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
This lemony risotto with asparagus and shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of bright lemon, tender asparagus, and succulent shrimp makes for a truly unforgettable meal. So next time you're looking for a special dish to impress your friends and family, give this lemony risotto a try.
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