Shrimp ‘n’ Spinach Risotto

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 35 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jul. 20, 2023
I enjoy concocting new, healthy recipes and spinach is one of the few vegetables that my husband will eat. My creamy risotto makes a great side dish, but doubles as a meal-in-one as well. —Jennifer Neilsen, Williamston, North Carolina
Shrimp 'n' Spinach Risotto Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup uncooked arborio rice
  • 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add rice; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Carefully stir in 1 cup heated broth. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed.
  2. Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Add the spinach, shrimp, cheese and pepper; cook and stir until spinach is wilted and shrimp are heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 405 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 187mg cholesterol, 906mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein.