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Creamy Shrimp Risotto

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A creamy, comforting shrimp risotto recipe that can be made in just 30 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups Arborio rice (300g)
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp (450g)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (960ml), low-sodium preferred
  • ½ cup white wine (120ml), or extra broth with a splash of lemon juice
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (75g)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (28g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (15g) – optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Warm the chicken or vegetable broth in a small saucepan over low heat and keep at a low simmer.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add Arborio rice to the skillet and stir to coat with oil. Toast the rice for 1–2 minutes until edges look slightly translucent.
  5. Pour in white wine and stir constantly until mostly absorbed, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently. Wait until most liquid is absorbed before adding the next ladle. Continue for 15–18 minutes until rice is tender but still has a bite.
  7. Push rice to one side of the skillet. Add a little olive oil or butter to cleared space, then add shrimp. Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  8. Stir shrimp into the rice. Remove skillet from heat and stir in butter, freshly grated Parmesan, and lemon juice.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Keep broth warm to ensure even cooking and creamy texture. Stir frequently to release rice starch. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best creaminess. Add shrimp near the end to avoid overcooking. Salt broth gradually and taste as you go.

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Keywords: shrimp risotto, creamy risotto, quick dinner, weeknight meal, Arborio rice, easy risotto, seafood risotto

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