Best 6 Shrimp And Herb Risotto Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Shrimp and Herb Risotto, a delightful symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to a realm of pure bliss. This delectable dish combines succulent shrimp, aromatic herbs, and creamy Arborio rice, resulting in a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets behind this masterpiece, providing you with step-by-step instructions and additional variations to cater to your preferences. From the classic Shrimp and Herb Risotto to the indulgent Lobster Risotto and the vegetarian-friendly Mushroom Risotto, we have curated a collection of recipes that will satisfy every palate. Get ready to tantalize your senses and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PRESSURE-COOKER RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP AND HERBS



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This recipe comes from Martha's latest book "One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and More."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups Arborio or Carnaroli rice
2 tablespoons dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (21 to 30)
3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (3 ounces), plus more for serving
1/4 cup fresh herbs such as tarragon and flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart pressure cooker, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft, about 4 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine and cook until just evaporated, 30 seconds. Add 3 cups broth; season with salt and pepper.
  • Secure lid. Bring to high pressure over medium-high heat; reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook until rice is tender, 9 minutes. Remove from heat, vent pressure, then remove lid. Stir in shrimp with remaining 1 1/2 cups broth, and cook on medium until shrimp are opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Finish with herbs and serve immediately.

LEMONY SHRIMP AND RISOTTO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 small fennel bulb, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large clove garlic, smashed, peeled, chopped
1 cup Arborio rice (about 6 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus extra as needed
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
Zest of 1 large lemon
3 cups arugula

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.

SHRIMP-AND-HERB RISOTTO



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To make it vegetarian, swap vegetable broth for the chicken broth and stir in some roasted vegetables, such as mushrooms or cherry tomatoes, in place of the shrimp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups Arborio or Carnaroli rice
4 cups chicken broth, divided
Salt and pepper
1 pound large shrimp (31 to 35), peeled and deveined
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart pressure cooker, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft, about 4 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add 3 cups broth and season with salt. Secure lid. Bring to high pressure over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and cook until rice is tender, about 10 minutes (adjust heat to maintain pressure).
  • Remove from heat, vent pressure, and remove lid. Stir in remaining 1 cup broth and shrimp and cook over medium until shrimp are opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan, herbs, and remaining tablespoon butter. Serve topped with additional herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

SHRIMP RISOTTO WITH FRESH HERB BUTTER



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This dish is finished with a delicious (and super-easy) basil and tarragon butter. For Zaar World Tour this is very Italian in origin.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons butter, room temperature, divided
1 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
4 large shallots, chopped
1 cup arborio rice or 1 cup medium-grain white rice
3/4 cup riesling wine or 3/4 cup other white wine
2 1/2 cups clam juice or 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add shrimp; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until almost opaque in center, about 3 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to bowl and add 1 tablespoon butter and shallots to same pan.
  • Sauté 3 minutes.
  • Add rice; stir 1 minute, add wine.
  • Stir until wine is absorbed, about 2 minutes.
  • Add clam juice (OR chicken stock) and bring to boil, reduce heat.
  • Simmer until rice is tender and risotto is creamy, stirring often, about 18 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blend remaining 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon basil, and tarragon in small bowl.
  • Season herb butter to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Mix shrimp, any accumulated juices, and 1 tablespoon basil into risotto.
  • Simmer 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper and spoon risotto into shallow bowls.
  • Swirl some herb butter into top of each. Serve, passing cheese separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.8, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 189, Sodium 1347.5, Carbohydrate 62.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.3, Protein 20.6

INSTANT POT® SHRIMP RISOTTO WITH LEMON AND HERBS



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Put your pressure cooker to good use with INSTANT POT® Shrimp Risotto with Lemon and Herbs. You won't believe how quickly this INSTANT POT® shrimp risotto comes together!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 lb. frozen uncooked cleaned medium shrimp
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup Arborio rice, uncooked
3 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 jar (15 oz.) INSTANT POT Zesty Lemon Herb Sauce
1 cup frozen peas, cooked
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • SET SAUTÉ setting on INSTANT POT for 11 min. Add oil to pot; heat 2 min. Add shrimp, onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until shrimp turn pink.
  • Use slotted spoon to transfer shrimp to bowl; cover to keep warm.
  • Add rice to pot; cook and stir 1 min. Add 1 cup chicken broth; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until most of the broth is absorbed.
  • Add remaining broth and sauce to pot. DO NOT STIR. Close and lock lid. Turn Pressure Release Valve to Sealing position. Cook 7 min. using MANUAL/HIGH PRESSURE COOK setting. When timer goes off, use Quick Pressure Release to release steam. Remove lid.
  • Add peas, shrimp and cheese to pot; mix lightly. Cover loosely with lid, but do not lock lid. Let risotto stand 3 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 940 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g

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

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the risotto will be. Look for fresh shrimp, flavorful herbs, and a good-quality risotto rice.
  • Toast the rice before adding the liquid. This helps to develop the rice's flavor and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Add the liquid gradually. Don't dump all of the liquid into the rice at once. Stir in a little bit at a time, allowing the rice to absorb it before adding more.
  • Stir the risotto constantly. This helps to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning.
  • Cook the risotto until it is creamy and al dente. The rice should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Season the risotto to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Garnish the risotto with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan cheese. This adds a pop of flavor and color.

Conclusion:

Shrimp and herb risotto is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is easy to make, but it does require a little bit of patience. By following these tips, you can make a perfect shrimp and herb risotto that will impress your family and friends.

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