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Asparagus Risotto With Shrimp and Lemon Recipe

Asparagus Risotto With Shrimp and Lemon Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

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

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	446.96 Kcal (1871 kJ)
Calories from fat	174.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.42g	30%
Cholesterol	43.84mg	15%
Sodium	1453mg	61%
Potassium	254.81mg	5%
Total Carbs	51.45g	17%
Sugars	1.36g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.65g	7%
Protein	9.29g	19%
Vitamin C	12.7mg	21%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	39.2mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	142.35 Kcal (596 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.19g	30%
Cholesterol	13.96mg	15%
Sodium	462.75mg	61%
Potassium	81.15mg	5%
Total Carbs	16.39g	17%
Sugars	0.43g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.53g	7%
Protein	2.96g	19%
Vitamin C	4mg	21%
Iron	0.3mg	5%
Calcium	12.5mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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