Artichoke Risotto With Mascarpone Lemon And Thyme Food

LEMON AND ARTICHOKE RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Saute garlic and onions in olive oil over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until soft.
• Add rice and saute another 2-3 minutes.
• Add wine and cook 1 minute.
• Add the warm stock about 1 cup at a time.
• Cook uncovered and stirring frequently until all stock is absorbed.
• Add remaining stock 1 cup at a time repeating this procedure about 1 cup of liquid remains to be added.
• Add shrimp, lemon zest, artichoke hearts and rosemary with the final addition of liquid.
• Cook for a total of approximately 20 minutes or until the rice is al dente and the risotto is starcy. The shrimp will be cooked when they turn pink.
• Add the cheese and juice of one lemon.
• Season with salt and pepper.

ARTICHOKE RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the artichoke hearts and reduce the heat to medium high. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until the hearts are beginning to brown. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• To the same pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the butter and the shallots and cook for 1 minute, stirring regularly. Add the rice and salt and stir with a wooden spoon to coat all the kernels with oil. Continue to cook for 3 minutes, or until the rice is sizzling. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until it is almost completely absorbed. Now begin adding the chicken broth, one cup at a time, stirring frequently between additions. After the first cup is almost entirely absorbed, add the next cup. Continue in this way until the rice is cooked through and you have a creamy risotto, about 20 minutes in all. (The risotto should be slightly loose, not dry; it should run off your spoon. If it gets too dry, add a bit more broth.) Stir in the peas, feta, chives, mint and black pepper. Gently stir in the artichoke hearts and the lemon juice. Serve.

ARTICHOKE RISOTTO: RISOTTO COI CARCIOFI

Steps:

• Bring the chicken stock to a boil over high heat.
• Clean the artichokes, leaving the tender inner leaves attached to the hearts, and halved. Rub with 1/2 lemon.
• Cook artichokes until tender, about 10 minutes.
• In a saute pan over low heat, saute onions and garlic together in olive oil. Add rice and toast to harden the outer starch. Add wine and slowly add chicken stock, only adding as much as will evaporate in 1 minute, until rice is cooked and creamy.
• When the rice is cooked, remove from heat and allow it to set for a few minutes to absorb any remaining liquid. Just before serving, mix in the artichokes, cheese, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, and salt and pepper, to taste.