How to prepare a creamy and flavorful shrimp risotto

Ingredients

Recipe for 4 people.

🍤 500 g of cooked pink shrimp 🥄 200 ml of liquid cream
🍚 400 g of risotto rice 🧀 60 g of grated parmesan
🌿 4 sprigs of fresh parsley 🧄 1 clove of garlic

Utensils

🐟 Pot 🥄 Wooden spoon
🔪 Chef’s knife 🧄 Garlic press
🍳 Frying pan 🍽️ Serving plate
🌡️ Cooking thermometer 🥘 Stockpot

Preparation Step by Step

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Total time: 35 minutes

STEP 1: In a pot, heat the vegetable broth over low heat so that it is ready when cooking the rice.

STEP 2: In a large frying pan, heat a little olive oil and add a finely chopped onion to bring sweetness.

STEP 3: When the onion is translucent, add 400 g of risotto rice and gently mix to coat the grains.

STEP 4: Gently add a glass of white wine and let it evaporate while stirring the rice for a rich flavor.

STEP 5: Using a ladle, start pouring the hot broth over the rice, adding little by little until fully absorbed.

STEP 6: Continue to stir regularly and add broth each time the rice absorbs it for creamy cooking.

STEP 7: When the rice is almost al dente, add 500 g of cooked pink shrimp and let simmer for a few minutes.

STEP 8: Then add 200 ml of liquid cream and 60 g of grated parmesan, mixing until a creamy texture is obtained.

STEP 9: Finally, add a bit of chopped fresh parsley to enhance the flavors and serve hot.

Preparing a creamy shrimp risotto requires a skill that develops with practice. By using quality ingredients such as pink shrimp and arborio rice, you create a flavorful dish. The trick lies in the gradual addition of hot broth, allowing the rice to absorb all the flavors while developing a creamy texture.

Do not overlook the importance of grated parmesan and liquid cream to enrich your risotto. A bit of fresh parsley and garlic, added at the end, will enhance the aromas. By following these steps, your dish will meet your expectations and those of your guests.

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