Shrimp Risotto with Baby Spinach and Basil

Shrimp Risotto with Baby Spinach and Basil
The recipe Shrimp Risotto with Baby Spinach and Basil could satisfy your Mediterranean craving in around 45 minutes. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 506 calories, 38g of protein, and 17g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have garlic cloves, low-salt chicken broth, wine, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It works well as a main course.

Instructions

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Bring 6 cups broth to simmer in medium saucepan.
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Add shrimp. Turn off heat, cover, and let stand until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to small bowl; cover with foil to keep warm. Cover broth to keep warm.
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Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
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Add chopped onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
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Add minced garlic and stir 1 minute.
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Add rice and stir until edge of rice is translucent but center is still opaque, about 2 minutes.
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Add wine and cook until wine is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
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Add 3/4 cup chicken broth. Simmer until almost all broth is absorbed, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Continue to add broth, 3/4 cup at a time, until rice is just tender and mixture is creamy, stirring often and allowing almost all broth to be absorbed after each addition, about 25 minutes total. During last 5 minutes, add spinach in 4 batches, stirring and allowing spinach to wilt after each addition.
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Mix in shrimp, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and basil. Season risotto to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon risotto into shallow bowls and serve, passing additional cheese separately.
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Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp works really well with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. One wine you could try is Caposaldo Pinot Grigio. It has 4.5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 10 dollars.
Caposaldo Pinot Grigio
Caposaldo Pinot Grigio
Caposaldo Pinot Grigio features a dry, crisp, vibrant texture and delicate aromas of white fruit, flowers and almonds.Pairs well with white meats, fish, seafood, pasta dishes and delicate cheeses.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score40
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