Risotto with Shrimp and Asparagus

Name: Risotto with Shrimp and Asparagus
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 355 milliliters Arborio rice; 227 grams fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 1 teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon salt; 227 grams unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp; 2 liters water

Risotto with Shrimp and Asparagus might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 273 calories, 12g of protein, and 6g of fat. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. Head to the store and pick up pepper, salt, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet.

Instructions

Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. Set aside.

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Shrimp

Bring 6 1/2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a 3 1/2-quart saucepan.

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Water

Salt

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Sauce Pan

Add asparagus pieces, and cook 4 minutes.

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Asparagus

Remove asparagus with a slotted spoon, and set aside, reserving broth in pan over low heat to keep warm.

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Asparagus

Broth

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Saut diced onion in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 6 minutes or until tender and golden.

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Dutch Oven

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.

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Asparagus

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Rice