Best Asparagus Butter Risotto With Shrimp Recipes

PRESSURE-COOKER RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, add 3 minced garlic cloves; cook 1 minute. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter and Italian salad dressing; stir until butter melts. Add asparagus; cook until tender, 3-5 minutes. Remove and keep warm., Warm the remaining 3 tablespoons butter until melted. Add diced onion; cook until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add remaining 6 minced garlic cloves; cook 1 minute. Add rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup wine; cook and stir until absorbed. Add remaining 1/2 cup wine, broth and 1/4 cup cheese. Press cancel. , Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 8 minutes; quick-release pressure. Serve shrimp mixture over risotto. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

GARLIC SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

Steps:

• Pour chicken broth into a pot; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add Arborio rice; cook, stirring frequently, until coated with oil, about 4 minutes.
• Stir 1/2 cup of the hot chicken broth into the saucepan; cook and stir until the rice has absorbed the broth, about 2 minutes. Repeat this process 4 more times, stirring constantly, until rice is creamy and tender yet firm to the bite, about 15 minutes.
• Stir shrimp and asparagus into the remaining hot broth. Cook until shrimp turns pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove broth from heat.
• Stir shrimp and asparagus into the rice; cook for 1 minute. Stir Parmesan cheese and butter into the rice; cook until melted, about 1 minute. Remove rice from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle parsley over each serving.

LEMONY RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring broth and water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Add asparagus and simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to stop cooking, then drain. Keep broth barely simmering, covered.
• Cook onion in 2 tbsp butter with 1/4 tsp salt in a 4 qt heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add rice and cook, stirring constant;y, 1 minute. Add wine and simmer, stirring constantly until absorbed.
• Stir in 1/2 cup broth mixture and briskly simmer, stirring frequently, until absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next, until rice is creamy and tender but still al dente (it should be the consistency of thick soup), about 18 minutes. There will be some left-over broth mixture.
• Sir in shrimp, zest and remaining2 tbsp butter, parmesan, parsley and pepper to taste. (thin risotto with some of remaining broth if necessary).

SHRIMP RISOTTO

Steps:

• Bring broth and water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Add asparagus and simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to stop cooking, then drain. Keep broth at a bare simmer, covered.
• Cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add wine and simmer, stirring constantly, until absorbed.
• Stir in 1/2 cup broth mixture and briskly simmer, stirring frequently, until absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next, until rice is creamy and tender but still al dente (it should be the consistency of a thick soup), about 18 minutes. (There will be leftover broth mixture.)
• Stir in shrimp and cook until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in asparagus, zest, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, parmesan, parsley, and pepper to taste. (Thin risotto with some of remaining broth if necessary.).

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP AND LEMON

Steps:

• Put asparagus into a large skillet of salted, boiling water.
• Return to a boil; boil about 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
• Drain well; spread on paper towel to cool.
• Cut into 1-inch lengths; set aside.
• In a small saucepan, bring broth to a simmer; reduce to lowest heat and keep warm.
• In a larger saucepan, sauté shallot in olive oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes or until soft.
• Stir in rice to coat.
• Cook rice, stirring constantly, until rice is opaque (1-2 minutes).
• Stir in lemon zest.
• Deglaze with white wine, stirring constantly.
• Stir in 1/2 cup hot broth, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until broth has been absorbed and mixture thickens.
• Simmer the risotto; adjust heat as necessary.
• Continue process, using a half-cup of hot broth at a time, making sure the rice absorbs the liquid before adding more.
• Continue adding broth until it's all used.
• When rice is just tender, stir in reserved asparagus and shrimp.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp is pink.
• The risotto should be very creamy, and not soupy nor sticky.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.