Weeknight Shrimp And Onion Risotto Food

SHRIMP RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the rice, garlic, basil and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in 1 can broth. Cook and stir until most of the liquid is absorbed., Add the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook until risotto is creamy and rice is tender. , Add the remaining ingredients; cook and stir until spinach is wilted and shrimp are heated through.

WEEKNIGHT SHRIMP AND ONION 'RISOTTO'

Steps:

• Melt 1 Tbsp. of the butter in large deep nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 7 to 8 min. or until tender and golden brown. Remove from skillet.
• Add remaining 1 Tbsp. butter and onions to skillet; cook and stir on medium heat 7 to 8 min. or until onions are tender and golden brown. Stir in rice until well blended. Add broth and pepper; stir. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 5 min. or until rice is tender.
• Stir in shrimp and parsley; cover and let stand 10 min. or until shrimp are heated through. Add mushrooms and cheese; stir.

RISOTTO WITH LEMON AND SHRIMP FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a heavy-bottom pot such as a Dutch-oven, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat up over medium-high heat. Brown the shrimp on both sides without fully cooking them through, about 1 minute per side. Remove and set aside on a plate.
• In the same pot, add the remaining tablespoon olive oil, then add the onions and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes, then add the risotto and cook, stirring gently, to toast it. Add the lemon zest and juice and turn the heat to medium; add the white wine. Continue stirring until most of the wine has cooked off, 5 to 7 minutes. Slowly add about 1/2 cup of chicken broth, and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid has been absorbed; then add another 1/2 cup chicken broth. Continue doing so in this manner until the risotto is fully cooked through and the liquid has been completely absorbed. (You may need more or less than the 3 1/2 cups of chicken broth.)
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, then add the shrimp back in. Toss to incorporate and cook until the shrimp are cooked all the way through, 2 to 3 minutes. Divide evenly into 2 bowls and serve!

EASY GARLIC SHRIMP RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and sprinkle with the seasonings. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then flip and continue to cook until pink and fully opaque, around 1-2 minutes more. Set aside on a plate.
• Heat the remaining oil in the same skillet. Sautee the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes over medium heat.
• Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minutes.
• Pour over two cupfuls of broth. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has beed absorbed.
• Once the liquid is reduced, repeat the cooking process, by adding a cup of broth at a time.
• Once all the broth has been used, the rice should be plump and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan and parsley.
• Serve the risotto topped with cooked shrimp.