Shrimp And Barley Risotto Recipes

BARLEY RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP AND PEAS

Steps:

• Place barley in a bowl, and add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Cover; let soak in the refrigerator overnight.
• Bring stock to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat, and cover. Drain barley. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 6 minutes. Stir in barley. Add wine, and cook, stirring, until liquid has evaporated.
• Add 1/2 cup stock, and cook, stirring, until liquid is absorbed. Continue adding stock, 1/2 cup at a time, waiting until liquid is absorbed before adding more, until barley is tender but still slightly firm, about 35 minutes total (reserve 1/4 cup stock to stir in at the end).
• About 1 minute before barley is done, stir in shrimp and peas, and cook until shrimp are opaque throughout. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 cup stock, lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan, and salt. Season with pepper, and serve.

SHRIMP, SPINACH, AND MUSHROOM BARLEY RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil over med-high heat.
• Add in shrimp, and cook for about 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.
• Drain and plunge shrimp into ice water to stop the cooking process; remove from water; set aside.
• In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over med-high heat.
• Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are browned and tender.
• Remove mushroom mixture from skillet; set aside, and keep warm.
• Add barley to pan, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add wine and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook for about 4 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Add broth, 1/2 cup at a time, allowing liquid to be absorbed after each addition, stirring constantly.
• Stir in cooked shrimp, mushroom mixture, spinach, cheese, lemon juice, and pepper.
• Taste and adjust seasoning; serve immediately.