Greek Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto

Name: Greek Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 237 milliliters Arborio rice; 414 milliliters (1/2-inch) slices asparagus (about 8 ounces); 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 710 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 57 grams 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 0 teaspoons salt; 454 grams peeled and deveined medium shrimp, cut into 1-inch pieces; 651 milliliters chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion (about 2 medium); 237 milliliters water

Greek Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto requires approximately 40 minutes from start to finish. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 32g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 405 calories. This recipe serves 4. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. It works well as a pretty expensive main course. If you have feta cheese, asparagus, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the lemon juice you could follow this main course with the Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing

Instructions

Bring broth and 1 cup water to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.

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Water

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Sauce Pan

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add onion to pan; saut 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in rice and garlic; saut 1 minute.

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Garlic

Onion

Rice

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Add broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 30 minutes total).

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Broth

Stir in asparagus and shrimp; cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring constantly.

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Asparagus

Shrimp

Remove from heat; stir in cheese and remaining ingredients.

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Cheese

Combine 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a large bowl.

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Ground Black Pepper

Fennel Seeds

Lemon Juice

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Add 6 cups torn romaine lettuce and 1 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb; toss well to coat.

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Servings:

237milliliters

Arborio rice 414milliliters

(1/2-inch) slices asparagus (about 8 ounces)0teaspoons

freshly ground black pepper 710milliliters

fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 57grams

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1Tbsp

chopped fresh dill 2

garlic cloves, minced 2Tbsps

fresh lemon juice 2teaspoons

olive oil 0teaspoons

salt 454grams

peeled and deveined medium shrimp, cut into 1-inch pieces 651milliliters

chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion (about 2 medium)237milliliters

water

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are my top picks for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Skyfall Pinot Gris with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 13 dollars per bottle.