Shrimp and Fresh Corn Risotto


Course : Risotto
Serves: 7
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Ingredients:


1 pound Medium shrimp

6 Cup Water

2 teaspoon Salt

1 piece bay leaf

1 slice onion (1/4-inch thick)

1 clove garlic

1 piece celery stalk

2 teaspoon Olive oil

1/2 Cup Thinly sliced green onions

1 1/2 Cup Uncooked arborio rice

1/3 Cup Dry white wine

1 Cup Fresh corn kernals (or frozen and thawed)

1 teaspoon Grated lemon rind

2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons Fresh chopped basil

1 tablespoons Margarine

1 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
 

Preparation / Directions:


Peel shrimp, reserving the shells; set shrimp aside. Combine reserved shells, 6 c. water, and the next 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Strain shrimp stock and discard solids. Return stock to pan; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add greenonions; saute 1 minute. Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add wine, and cook 1 minute or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add warm stock, 1/2 c. At a time, stirring constantly until each portion of stock is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total). Add shrimp, corn, lemon rind; cook 4 minutes more until shrimp is done, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in remaining ingredients.

 

Nutritional Information:

4768 Calories (kcal); 526g Total Fat; (97% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 17mg Cholesterol; 5607mg Sodium


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