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Shrimp Pea Risotto

A creamy and delicious risotto with shrimp and peas.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Arborio Rice
  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Peas frozen
  • 1 small Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth warm
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
  3. Add the Arborio rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Gradually add the warm chicken broth, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until the liquid is absorbed before adding more.
  5. After about 20 minutes, when the rice is almost cooked, add the shrimp and peas. Cook until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
  6. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Peas, Risotto, Shrimp
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