Risotto with Shrimp

shrimp

🥗Healthier: scallops

💰Cheaper: chicken breast

Scallops provide a similar seafood flavor while chicken is more budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and provides a cheesy flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

White grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar richness.

Boil 4 cups of water with 8 oz of clam juice, 1 carrot, 1 stalk of celery, 1 quartered onion, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 4 sprigs of parsley for about 20 minutes.

Strain the broth to remove solids and set aside.

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and half of the olive oil, then add 1 clove of chopped garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add 1 lb of shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until nearly cooked through, then remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and 1/4 cup of chopped onions, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.

Add 1 cup of arborio rice and cook for about 1 minute until coated in oil.

Pour in 1 cup of the prepared broth and let it absorb.

Add 1/2 cup of white wine and 1 plum tomato, stirring until absorbed.

Continue adding broth ladle by ladle until the rice is creamy and al dente, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir in the cooked shrimp, 1 tablespoon of butter, and finish with grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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