Shrimp Risotto

Note: while there are multiple steps to this recipe, this dish is broken down into workable categories to help you better plan for preparation and cooking.

Cook the Shrimp

1. Gather the ingredients for the shrimp.

   

2. Heat the olive oil on high heat in a large skillet. Season the shrimp with the salt and pepper. 

   

3. Sear the shrimp to golden brown on both sides. Remove the shrimp from the heat. 

   

4. Turn the heat to medium-low. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and add the minced garlic. Saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. 

   

5. Add the white wine and lemon juice to deglaze the pan. Allow the sauce to reduce by about a third. This will take about 5 minutes.

   

6. Whisk in the remaining butter and the parsley. Set aside the sauce in a small saucepan.

   

Make the Risotto

1. Wipe out the shrimp pan and gather your ingredients for the risotto.

   Heat the chicken stock in another small saucepan. 

   

2. Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in the large skillet.

   Once the butter has melted, add the shallots and garlic. Saute on medium-low heat until the shallots are translucent, about 2 minutes. 

   

3. Add the Arborio rice and toss to coat in the oils. Saute until the rice is very lightly browned. 

   

4. Add a ladle full of the hot stock and stir until the stock is absorbed. Repeat, adding a ladle or two of stock at a time, until the rice is al dente and you have used most of (or all of) the stock. This will take about 20 minutes. The rice will be creamy. 

   

5. Turn off the heat and top with another ladleful of stock, the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and the Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and cover with a lid.

   Heat the shrimp sauce until simmering. Toss the shrimp into the sauce to warm them back up. 

   

6. Ladle the risotto into warm bowls and top with an equal amount of shrimp and sauce. Top with more Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

   Serve immediately with a glass of white wine.