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ASPARAGUS RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP AND LEMON



Asparagus Risotto With Shrimp and Lemon image

I found this in the Green Bay Press-Gazette, although it credits the California Asparagus Commission as the source.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs large asparagus, trimmed
4 cups chicken broth, preferably reduced salt
1/2 cup shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup arborio rice (short grain)
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 lb shrimp
salt
fresh ground pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.1, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 115.2, Sodium 639.9, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 23.9

LEMONY SHRIMP AND RISOTTO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 small fennel bulb, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large clove garlic, smashed, peeled, chopped
1 cup Arborio rice (about 6 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus extra as needed
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
Zest of 1 large lemon
3 cups arugula

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook until the shrimp are just opaque in the center, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Transfer the shrimp and juices to a bowl to cool.
  • Add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil to the pan. Add the fennel and onions. Cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, 30 seconds. Add the rice. Stir until well coated and translucent in spots, about 2 minutes. Add the wine. Cook until the wine is absorbed, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, lemon juice, zest, and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the rice is just tender but still has some bite and the risotto is creamy, stirring often, 13 to 14 minutes.
  • Mix in the arugula. Stir until the arugula wilts, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp. Mix in additional broth if needed, 1/4 cup at a time, until the risotto is creamy.
  • Spoon the risotto into 4 shallow soup bowls.

LEMON ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



Lemon Asparagus Risotto image

Lower in fat than most risotto recipes but no one will know! I like to serve this as a main dish under some steamed halibut or other white fish.

Provided by stefychefy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

20 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup arborio rice
½ cup dry white wine
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
  • Heat chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat; keep at a simmer while preparing risotto.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and celery until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in garlic and arborio rice; cook and stir until rice is lightly toasted, about 5 more minutes.
  • Pour white wine into rice mixture, stirring constantly, until liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir chicken broth into rice, one ladleful at a time, allowing liquid to absorb completely before adding more while stirring constantly, about 20 minutes. Add asparagus and stir.
  • Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 355.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

LEMONY RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS AND SHRIMP



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Make and share this Lemony Risotto With Asparagus and Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Realtor by day

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
3/4 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 1/4 cups arborio rice
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

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).

LEMON RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Lemon Risotto With Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/2 cup dry white wine
diagonally cut asparagus (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a simmer in a large saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add rice and rind; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, and cook 3 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
  • Add 3 1/2 cups broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes). Stir in asparagus.
  • Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 10 minutes).
  • Remove from heat; stir in cheese and juice. Sprinkle with thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.4, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 7.2, Sodium 172.9, Carbohydrate 63.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 9

ASPARAGUS-AND-LEMON RISOTTO



Asparagus-and-Lemon Risotto image

Risotto is a great base for all kinds of vegetables. It's done when it has a loose consistency and ripples when spooned into a bowl.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups vegetable stock, preferably homemade
1/4 cup olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup Arborio or Carnaroli rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, stalks cut into 2-inch lengths
1 cup thawed frozen peas
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring stock to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat in another saucepan. Cook onion, stirring frequently, until soft, 6 to 7 minutes. Add rice, cook, stirring, until edges are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine; cook, stirring, just until evaporated.
  • Add 1/2 cup hot stock; cook, stirring, until almost absorbed. Continue adding 1/2 cup stock in this manner until liquid is creamy and rice is al dente, about 20 minutes total (you may not need to add all the stock). Add asparagus with the last addition of stock, and the peas about 1 minute before risotto is done.
  • Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest and juice, parsley, cheese, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with additional cheese and lemon zest.

SHRIMP & ASPARAGUS RISOTTO - (THE OLIVE GARDEN) - OFFICIAL



Shrimp & Asparagus Risotto - (The Olive Garden) - Official image

Note: This is no Knock off recipe. This "is" from their website http://www.olivegarden.com/recipes/. I had liked this so much, the wait staff asked me if I wanted the recipe. I said sure! She brought back a card with the following recipe.

Provided by Starfire aka Wendy

Categories     Rice

Time 33m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

18 shrimp, shelled and deveined
8 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (colaviata or or your choice)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese
salt & pepper
1/2 lb asparagus spear, fresh stemmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup yellow onion
2 cups arborio rice
fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • SIMMER: chicken broth on low heat until needed.
  • HEAT: oil over medium heat.
  • Add onions and cook for 3 minutes, or until translucent.
  • Stir in rice and cook for 1 minute, then add white wine.
  • Add ½ of broth and stir until completely absorbed.
  • Repeat until 4 cups of broth have been added.
  • Stir the risotto frequently to prevent sticking.
  • ADD: asparagus and shrimp to the remaining broth and cook for about 2 minutes, or until shrimp is pink.
  • Remove asaparagus and shrimp from the broth and then add them to the risotto mixture.
  • Add ½ cup of the broth at a time until desired creaminess is reached (there may be broth left over).
  • Once the broth is absorbed, add butter, parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with chopped tomatoes and parsley.

LEMON ASPARAGUS RISOTTO RECIPE



Lemon Asparagus Risotto Recipe image

Make and share this Lemon Asparagus Risotto Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tried-and-tested

Categories     Low Protein

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Put a steamer into a pan, cover with water. Let water to a boil.
  • Add the asparagus, cook for five minutes till becoming tender. When asparagus is ready, cut into pieces and set aside.
  • Put the chicken broth in another pan and cook over medium heat;.
  • Grease a large skillet and put over medium heat. Continue cooking for about ten minutes till the vegetables become tender.
  • Season with black pepper and salt. Add garlic and rice. Stir about five more minutes till rice is toasted.
  • Fill white wine over the rice mixture, often stir, till all the liquid is dampened. Mix chicken broth into rice, allow the liquid to be absorbed fully before adding the rest. Stirring constantly for about twenty minutes. When the cooking process is finished add asparagus.
  • Turn off the heat and mix with Parmesan cheese and lime juice.
  • Serve when it is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.2, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 219.5, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 7.8

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