Al Limone Cream Lemon Risotto Recipes

RISOTTO AL LIMONE CON SCAMPI (SHRIMP AND LEMON RISOTTO)

Steps:

• Bring broth to a boil in a saucepan, reduce heat and simmer to keep warm.
• In another heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter. Add rice and stir until every grain is coated with butter.
• Begin to ladle in broth slowly, one cup at a time, stirring until all liquid is absorbed and the rice is still moist, before adding more.
• After 10 minutes of cooking, add grated lemon peel. It will take about 20 minutes for the rice to absorb all the broth and to finish cooking.
• Remove pan from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and the remaining butter.
• To make the sauce, saute peeled shrimp in oil. Add white wine to the pan and cook over medium-high heat to evaporate the wine. Add parsley, and cook until sauce thickens and mixture is reduced.
• To plate dish, mound a portion of the risotto, and place shrimp over top. Garnish with lemon zest strips and parsley.

AL LIMONE (CREAM} LEMON RISOTTO

Steps:

• bring the chicken broth and lemon juice to a simmer in a separate pan on stove.
• In a large pot on high heat add oil. Once oil is hot reduce heat to medium high. Add shallots and saute 2 minutes Add garlic and saute another minute. Add dry rice and cook two minutes. Add white wine and let most evaporate. Start adding the chicken broth one ladle at a time salting to taste. Repeat until rice is al dente. Pour in heavy cream lemon zest and cheese. Cook until cheese has melted. Stir in parsley and serve.

RISOTTO AL LIMONE

Steps:

• Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil over high heat on a back burner to use later.Do not cook the rice in this.(if desired add one chicken bouillon cube to the water). --- In a heavy duty medium pot over medium flame,heat 2 Tablespoons of the butter; add scallions and cook until softened and light golden, about 2 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring constantly, until rice has absorbed most of the wine, about 1 minute.
• Now add 1 cup of the boiling water from the back burner pot to the rice in the heavy duty pot, and cook, stirring constantly, until the water has been absorbed, 2-3 minutes. Repeat this process 5-6 more times, until rice is al dente.(You'll have water left over in the back pot).
• Add cream and grated lemon zest and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat, stir in remaining butter and parmigiano-reggiano, and season to taste with salt.
• If risotto seems too thick, add more water to adjust to desired consistency. Spoon risotto onto plates and garnish with julienned lemon zest. Serve right away.

LEMON RISOTTO

Steps:

• Bring broth to simmer in large saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cover to keep warm. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter with oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Add rice; stir 1 minute. Add wine and stir until evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add 1 1/2 cups hot broth; simmer until absorbed, stirring frequently. Add remaining broth 1/2 cup at a time, allowing broth to be absorbed before adding more and stirring frequently until rice is creamy and tender, about 35 minutes. Stir in cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, and lemon peel. Season risotto with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.