Shrimp Spinach And Mushroom Barley Risotto Recipes

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.

MUSHROOM AND SHRIMP RISOTTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring chicken broth to a boil over medium heat. Add rice, reduce heat, and simmer until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and saute until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove to a bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving any garlic and juices in the skillet.
• Saute mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and garlic in the same skillet until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add remaining 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper.
• Stir shrimp and risotto into the vegetable mixture. Transfer to a 9x13-inch pan, top with Parmesan cheese, and cover.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

MUSHROOM AND SPINACH BARLEY RISOTTO

Steps:

• Place the dried mushroom in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a frying pan. Saute onions until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 - 2 minutes.
• Add the barley and coat with oil.
• Add stock and bring to the boil.
• Place barley mix in slow cooker and add mushrooms, including soaking water.
• Cook on low heat for 4 - 5 hours, stirring occasionally. If barley becomes dry, add a dash of olive oil.
• When barley is tender, add spinach and mix well.
• Add parmesan and serve with black pepper.
• Note: If a slow cooker is not available, simmer barley on the stovetop for 40 minutes until tender.

SKILLET SHRIMP WITH SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente, drain and return to pot.
• Add in the fresh spinach leaves; toss until the spinach leaves wilt; set aside.
• Melt about 2-3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add in the sliced mushrooms; cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and are browned (about 8-10 minutes).
• Add in onion and saute for about 8 minutes or until softened, adding in the garlic the last 1-2 minutes of cooking.
• Add/stir in chicken broth and the white wine, increase heat to medium-high and cook stirring about 8-10 minutes, or until the mixture slightly thickens.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add in the 6 ounces cream cheese with pinch of nutmeg; stir until smooth then season with lots of black pepper and salt to taste.
• Add in cooked shrimp and cook until heated through.
• Serve the cooked pasta with spinach in a large serving bowl and top with the creamed sauce; toss to combine.
• Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

SHRIMP 'N' SPINACH RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm.
• In a large nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic in butter until tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add rice; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Carefully stir in 1 cup heated broth. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed.
• Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow liquid to absorb between additions.
• Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. Total cooking time is about 20 minutes. Add the spinach, shrimp, cheese and pepper; cook and stir until spinach is wilted and shrimp are heated through. Serve immediately.