DELICIOUS SHRIMP RISOTTO

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner, while canned tuna is more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories, while pecorino is often less expensive.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine offers similar flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

Heat chicken broth in a saucepan over low heat.

Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add arborio rice and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Pour in white wine and cook until absorbed, about 2-3 minutes.

Begin adding warm chicken broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed.

Continue adding broth until rice is creamy and al dente, about 18-20 minutes.

In the last 5 minutes, add shrimp and peas to the risotto.

Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and grated parmesan cheese.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and let sit for 2 minutes before serving.

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