Lemon Risotto Grilled Shrimp (Printable Version)
Creamy lemon risotto for two, finished with grilled shrimp skewers and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
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12 medium shrimp, cleaned, deveined, tails left on
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0.25 teaspoon salt
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Dash of freshly ground black pepper
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0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 lemon, zested and juiced, divided
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2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for grilling pan
→ Risotto
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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0.5 cup diced yellow or white onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup Arborio rice
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180 ml dry white wine
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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720 ml low-sodium chicken broth
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley, minced, for garnish (optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Thread 6 shrimp onto each skewer and place on a plate. Evenly season both sides with salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, half the lemon juice, and olive oil.
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Brush the hot grill pan with a thin layer of olive oil. Grill shrimp skewers for 3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. Transfer to a plate, cover with foil, and keep warm.
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In a medium pot, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-low heat. Add diced onion and cook for 4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, adjusting heat to prevent burning.
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Add Arborio rice to the pot and stir constantly for 5 minutes until grains are slightly translucent around the edges.
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Pour in white wine and cook, stirring, until almost fully evaporated.
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Gradually add chicken broth in 120 ml increments, stirring continuously and allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding the next. Before the final addition, check rice for doneness; grains should be creamy but retain their shape.
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Remove pot from heat. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the lemon zest. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
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Spoon risotto onto plates, top each serving with a shrimp skewer, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
# Additional Notes:
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Use only Arborio or Carnaroli rice for optimal risotto texture. Substitute extra chicken broth if omitting wine.