RISOTTO WITH SNOW PEAS, SHRIMP & GRATED CHEESE

Risotto With Snow Peas, Shrimp & Grated Cheese image

Provided by Manami

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
3 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup minced shallot
1 1/2 cups arborio rice (short grain) or 1 1/2 cups brown rice (short grain)
1/3 cup dry white wine or 1/3 cup dry vermouth
3/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
diagonally sliced snow peas
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
fresh parsley, finely chopped, garnish (optional)

Steps:

Bring clam juice, water & red pepper flakes to a simmer in a medium saucepan(do not boil).
Keep warm over low heat.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add shallots and cook 1 minute.
Add rice; and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Stir in wine; cook 1 minute.
Stir in 1/2 cup juice mixture; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
Add remaining juice mixture, 1/2 a cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of juice mixture is absorbed before adding the next(about 20 minutes total).
Stir in shrimp, and snow peas; cook 4 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat, stir in cheese and remaining ingredients.
Garnish with parsley.