LOW FAT PRAWN RISOTTO

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If kaffir lime leaves are not available use fresh lime zest & a little of the juice. I buy green king prawns and sauté them in a little olive oil and garlic until they are just pink because they will cook a little more once added to the risotto.

Provided by Ninna

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups chicken stock (or vegetable)
1 leek, sliced finely (or 1 chopped onion)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 -3 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced (or lime zest and a little juice)
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
250 -300 g cooked prawns (shrimp)
3/4 cup frozen peas
black pepper
sea salt
parsley, to garnish
parmesan cheese, this is optional (or to serve on the side)

Steps:

  • Sauté leek in a large pan using 1/2 cup of the stock until just soft; add garlic, kaffir leaves (vein removed and cut very finely with scissors) and rice and cook a minute or two, stirring well.
  • Bring stock to the boil in a medium saucepan, and then reduce heat to keep simmering.
  • Add 1 cup of the simmering stock to the pan of rice and stir until stock has been absorbed; continue adding stock, a cup at a time and stirring frequently until absorbed and until all the stock has been added.
  • Add frozen peas and the sautéed prawns and stir into risotto, cook for 1-2 minutes until peas are cooked and prawns are heated through.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve parmesan on the side for those who don't mind the extra calories.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 87.8, Sodium 815.3, Carbohydrate 77.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.9, Protein 22.7

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