Lemony Risotto with Asparagus and Shrimp |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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When life gives you lemons, make risotto. The clean, citrusy spark brightens both the asparagus and the shrimp (though you can omit the shrimp to turn this from a main course into a side dish). Ingredients:
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth |
2 cups water |
3/4 pound 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 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined |
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest |
1/4 cup grated parmesan |
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley |
Directions:
1. 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 at a bare simmer, covered.
2. Cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add wine and simmer, stirring constantly, until absorbed.
4. 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 a thick soup), about 18 minutes. (There will be leftover broth mixture.)
5. Stir in shrimp and cook until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Stir in asparagus, zest, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, parmesan, parsley, and pepper to taste. (Thin risotto with some of remaining broth if necessary.)
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