Shrimp Risotto Recipe

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This colorful main dish will make family meals seem a little more elegant. It comes together so quickly, it’s just right for a warming weeknight supper. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Shrimp Risotto Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
15 15 30

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1-3/4 cups uncooked instant rice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 plum tomato, chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons 2% milk

Directions

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the rice, garlic, basil and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in one can of broth. Cook and stir until most of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Add the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook until risotto is creamy and rice is tender.
  • Add the remaining ingredients; cook and stir until spinach is wilted and shrimp are heated through. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/3 cups equals 420 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 197 mg cholesterol, 1,196 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 32 g protein.

Originally published as Shrimp Risotto in Simple & Delicious February/March 2011, p9

Tip

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2012 by nicolev

I just made this with leftover rotisserie chicken and it was fabulous.

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2012 by cyounce

This was my first attempt at making a risotto & it came out great. The whole family enjoyed this meal.

Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2012 by ekatiakarpova

I will give 3 starts because the recipe is not that easly understand!

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2012 by nicolev

My family loves this meal. The only thing I change is I use skim milk and no tomatoes (cuz i usually don't have them on hand). It's tasty, easy to make and healthy.

Reviewed on Sep. 02, 2011 by bellystar21

I make this almost once a week. It's so easy and satisfying. I omit the tomato and put a little more corn and parm cheese. Delish!

Reviewed on May. 24, 2011 by foles1119

We loved this dish!

For those wondering... "risotto" is rice that has been cooked in broth until you get a creamy consistency.

This recipe was EASY and DELICIOUS!

Reviewed on May. 24, 2011 by foles1119

We loved this dish!

For those wondering... "risotto" is rice that has been cooked in broth until you get a creamy consistency.

This recipe was EASY and DELICIOUS!

Reviewed on Apr. 03, 2011 by Beverly69

Where is the risotto mentioned in this recipe? Am I to assume that you can switch out the rice for the risotto? Or use 1/2 rice and 1/2 risotto? Can someone please help me?

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2011 by good wife

Is it me or is there no quantity specified for the risotto? Should I know how much to use,or was it left out? I see that the dish has successfully been made so maybe I'm a little slow. I would covet an answer so that I can make the dish.

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2011 by barbernancy

Delicious! For a Risotto, didn't really take that long. My entire family gobbled it up in no time! I will definitely make this again!

 
 

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