Shrimp Scampi Risotto with Asparagus Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Shrimp2 Pound
 Arborio rice3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Fish stock/ warm water- 8 to 12 cups
 Asparagus- 3 cups, cut into 2 inch pieces
 Green peas1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Parmesan cheese 3 Tablespoon, grated
 Salt1 To taste
 Pepper1 To taste
 Basil leaves- as required
 Lemon wedges- as required

Directions

MAKING
1. In a large sized skillet, place shrimps and sauté on a medium flame for 3 minutes each, on both sides. Remove shrimp on to another bowl and place skillet back on flame.
2. Add rice and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes till rice turns opaque.
3. Add 1 cup warm water and mix well. Cook on a medium flame till all moisture is absorbed. Once absorbed, add next 1 cup water.
4. Continue same procedure till all the water has been used up or up to 25 minutes and rice has absorbed the same.
5. Add remaining ingredients gradually (apart from shrimps) and mix well. Cook on a medium flame for 3 more minutes or till vegetables are tender.
6. Remove off flame, add shrimps and transfer on to a deep serving dish.

SERVING
7. Serve hot, garnished with basil and lemon wedges.
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