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Shrimp and Pea Risotto

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Shrimp and Pea Risotto

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 338
pro 22 g
total fat 5 g
sat. fat 1 g
carb 49 g
fibre 3 g
chol 108 mg
sodium 652 mg

Enjoy this simple and elegant dish, as seen in our video: Step-by-step risotto.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup arborio rice, or other short-grain rice
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
  • 2-1/2 cups hot chicken stock
  • 10 oz peeled deveined large raw shrimp
  • 1 cup peas or frozen shelled edamame
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint or parsley

Preparation

In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion, garlic, lemon rind, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.

Add rice, stirring to coat. Add wine; boil until evaporated, about 1 minute.

Stir in stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring once, for 10 minutes. Stir vigorously for 15 seconds. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.

Stir in shrimp and peas; simmer, covered, until shrimp are pink, peas are tender and rice is creamy and slightly firm to the bite, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with mint.


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Source : Canadian Living Magazine: April 2007

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