Risotto with Shrimp and Asparagus Recipe

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Risotto with Shrimp and Asparagus
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Ingredients:

  • 6 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 lb fresh asparagus , cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Directions:

  1. Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. Set aside.
  2. Bring 6 1/2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a 3 1/2-quart saucepan. Add asparagus pieces, and cook 4 minutes. Remove asparagus with a slotted spoon, and set aside, reserving broth in pan over low heat to keep warm.
  3. Sauté diced onion in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 6 minutes or until tender and golden.
  4. Add 1 1/2 cups rice, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add 1 cup reserved hot asparagus broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed.
  5. Repeat procedure with remaining hot broth, 1/2 cup at a time (cooking time is about 20 minutes). Add shrimp and asparagus pieces, and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat; stir in salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 566.96 Kcal (2374 kJ)
Calories from fat 168 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.67g 29%
Cholesterol 32.88mg 11%
Sodium 1558.87mg 65%
Potassium 190.54mg 4%
Total Carbs 81.12g 27%
Sugars 1.84g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3.01g 12%
Protein 12.08g 24%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 8%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 74.4mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 92.3 Kcal (386 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.04g 29%
Cholesterol 5.35mg 11%
Sodium 253.78mg 65%
Potassium 31.02mg 4%
Total Carbs 13.21g 27%
Sugars 0.3g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.49g 12%
Protein 1.97g 24%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 8%
Iron 0.3mg 10%
Calcium 12.1mg 7%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.3
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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