Asparagus Shrimp Risotto Recipes

GARLIC SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

Steps:

• Pour chicken broth into a pot; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add Arborio rice; cook, stirring frequently, until coated with oil, about 4 minutes.
• Stir 1/2 cup of the hot chicken broth into the saucepan; cook and stir until the rice has absorbed the broth, about 2 minutes. Repeat this process 4 more times, stirring constantly, until rice is creamy and tender yet firm to the bite, about 15 minutes.
• Stir shrimp and asparagus into the remaining hot broth. Cook until shrimp turns pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove broth from heat.
• Stir shrimp and asparagus into the rice; cook for 1 minute. Stir Parmesan cheese and butter into the rice; cook until melted, about 1 minute. Remove rice from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle parsley over each serving.

LEMONY RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring broth and water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Add asparagus and simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to stop cooking, then drain. Keep broth barely simmering, covered.
• Cook onion in 2 tbsp butter with 1/4 tsp salt in a 4 qt heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add rice and cook, stirring constant;y, 1 minute. Add wine and simmer, stirring constantly until absorbed.
• Stir in 1/2 cup broth mixture and briskly simmer, stirring frequently, until absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next, until rice is creamy and tender but still al dente (it should be the consistency of thick soup), about 18 minutes. There will be some left-over broth mixture.
• Sir in shrimp, zest and remaining2 tbsp butter, parmesan, parsley and pepper to taste. (thin risotto with some of remaining broth if necessary).

SHRIMP & ASPARAGUS RISOTTO - (THE OLIVE GARDEN) - OFFICIAL

Steps:

• SIMMER: chicken broth on low heat until needed.
• HEAT: oil over medium heat.
• Add onions and cook for 3 minutes, or until translucent.
• Stir in rice and cook for 1 minute, then add white wine.
• Add ½ of broth and stir until completely absorbed.
• Repeat until 4 cups of broth have been added.
• Stir the risotto frequently to prevent sticking.
• ADD: asparagus and shrimp to the remaining broth and cook for about 2 minutes, or until shrimp is pink.
• Remove asaparagus and shrimp from the broth and then add them to the risotto mixture.
• Add ½ cup of the broth at a time until desired creaminess is reached (there may be broth left over).
• Once the broth is absorbed, add butter, parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
• Garnish with chopped tomatoes and parsley.

SPRING ASPARAGUS & SHRIMP RISOTTO

Steps:

• Prep the ingredients: Bring 4 cups water and the stock concentrate to a simmer in a small pot over low heat. Remove the shrimp from the fridge and bring to room temperature. Trim and discard the bottom inch from the asparagus, then cut into 1-inch pieces. Halve, peel, and finely chop half the onion. Finely chop the garlic. Zest, then halve the Meyer lemon.
• Cook the onion: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook, stirring for about 5 minutes, until soft. Add half the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
• Blanch the asparagus: While the onions cook, drop the asparagus into the simmering stock for 1 minute, until bright green. Remove with a slotted spoon and rinse under cold water.
• Cook the rice: Stir the arborio rice into the onion mixture and stir to coat the rice. HINT: If you happen to have some white wine handy,t his would be a great time to add a splash! Just let it bubble until nearly evaporated.
• Add the stock: Begin adding the hot stock to the pan in 1/4 cup increments, stirring between each addition, until the liquid is absorbed. Continue until the rice is al dente and a loose sauce has formed, approximately 25-30 minutes.
• Cook the shrimp: In between stirrings, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a separate medium pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp, remaining garlic, and asparagus and cook, tossing for 3-4 minutes, until the shrimp are opaque. Season with salt and pepper.
• Finish and plate: When the risotto is tender, stir in the shrimp, asparagus, a pinch of lemon zest, half the parmesan cheese, and the butter. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon.
• Sprinkle the risotto with the remaining Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP AND LEMON

Steps:

• Put asparagus into a large skillet of salted, boiling water.
• Return to a boil; boil about 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
• Drain well; spread on paper towel to cool.
• Cut into 1-inch lengths; set aside.
• In a small saucepan, bring broth to a simmer; reduce to lowest heat and keep warm.
• In a larger saucepan, sauté shallot in olive oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes or until soft.
• Stir in rice to coat.
• Cook rice, stirring constantly, until rice is opaque (1-2 minutes).
• Stir in lemon zest.
• Deglaze with white wine, stirring constantly.
• Stir in 1/2 cup hot broth, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until broth has been absorbed and mixture thickens.
• Simmer the risotto; adjust heat as necessary.
• Continue process, using a half-cup of hot broth at a time, making sure the rice absorbs the liquid before adding more.
• Continue adding broth until it's all used.
• When rice is just tender, stir in reserved asparagus and shrimp.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp is pink.
• The risotto should be very creamy, and not soupy nor sticky.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.