HEARTY SHRIMP RISOTTO

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Super creamy and packed with shrimp, this impressive Italian meal maker is special enough to serve company. Laced with the warm flavors of white wine, goat cheese and fresh spinach, it's scrumptious, comforting and so fast! -Lydia Becker, Parkville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup uncooked arborio rice
1 fresh thyme sprig
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the rice, thyme, bay leaf and pepper; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in wine. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed., Add heated broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. (Cooking time is about 20 minutes.) Add the shrimp and spinach; cook until shrimp turn pink and spinach is wilted., Stir in cheese. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Shah Baloch
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This risotto is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's the perfect dish for a special occasion.


Nighthillside36
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I love the combination of shrimp and asparagus in this risotto. It's so flavorful and creamy.


amit suknandan
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This is my go-to risotto recipe. It's always perfect.


Melody Jaimes
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I've made this risotto several times now, and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Jackson Raphella
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Amazing!


Tobie Sheriff
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Meh.


Javed Jadran
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This recipe was a disaster! The risotto was too mushy, and the shrimp were overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


FST Foysal
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The risotto was a bit bland for my taste, but the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.


Samson David Agu
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This risotto was easy to make and very tasty. I used frozen shrimp and it still turned out great. I will definitely make this again!


Jamoya Saunders
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great! The risotto was cooked perfectly, and the shrimp were delicious. My family loved it!


Nuha Saleh
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This risotto was a delight! The combination of shrimp, peas, and asparagus was a perfect balance of flavors. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the risotto was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!