Lemon Chive Risotto with Grilled Shrimp

Lemon Chive Risotto with Grilled Shrimp

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Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:25 minutes
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Equipment

  • Large skillet or saucepan,
  • Baking sheet
  • grill

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 2 cups Arborio rice risotto rice
  • 1/2 cup chopped chives
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 12 large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 50 g about 3 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, bring the chicken or vegetable broth and white wine to a simmer over medium heat.
  • In a separate large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the grated lemon zest and Arborio rice, stirring constantly, and cook for about 1 minute until the rice is well coated with oil.
  • Gradually add the hot broth mixture to the rice, about 1/2 to 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding more.
  • Continue this process until the rice is creamy and tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped chives and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the grill to the highest setting.
  • Place the shrimp on a baking sheet.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Drizzle the melted garlic butter over the shrimp, then season with freshly ground black pepper.
  • Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
  • Serve the grilled shrimp over the lemon chive risotto, garnished with lemon wedges.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Pairing:

A crisp, dry white wine such as Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio complements the bright flavors of lemon and chive in this dish.

Nutrition values

Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 56 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 13 g | Sugar: 2 g
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Course; Fish / Main Course / Rice
Cuisine; European / Italian
Diets; Gluten-Free