Best 6 Barley Risotto With Shrimp And Peas Recipes

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Barley risotto with shrimp and peas is a delectable dish that combines the nutty flavor of barley with the succulent taste of shrimp and the sweetness of peas. This creamy and flavorful dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It is a relatively easy dish to make and can be prepared in under an hour. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, barley risotto with shrimp and peas is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BARLEY RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP AND PEAS



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A smattering of sweet peas and a good measure of rock shrimp turn a humble bowl of pearl barley into a serious risotto.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup pearl barley
6 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup dry white wine
12 ounces rock shrimp, peeled Maine shrimp, or other small peeled shrimp
2 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place barley in a bowl, and add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Cover; let soak in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Bring stock to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat, and cover. Drain barley. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 6 minutes. Stir in barley. Add wine, and cook, stirring, until liquid has evaporated.
  • Add 1/2 cup stock, and cook, stirring, until liquid is absorbed. Continue adding stock, 1/2 cup at a time, waiting until liquid is absorbed before adding more, until barley is tender but still slightly firm, about 35 minutes total (reserve 1/4 cup stock to stir in at the end).
  • About 1 minute before barley is done, stir in shrimp and peas, and cook until shrimp are opaque throughout. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 cup stock, lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan, and salt. Season with pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 g, Cholesterol 89 g, Fat 1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 599 g

SHRIMP AND BARLEY RISOTTO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small bulb fennel, chopped, plus 1/4 cup fronds
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking pearl barley (about 8 ounces)
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 pounds peeled and deveined medium shrimp
3/4 cup frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped fennel, garlic, rosemary and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fennel is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the barley until combined.
  • Add the chicken broth and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer, then cover, reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the barley is tender but still a bit saucy, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir in the shrimp and peas. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted. Stir in the parmesan and 2 tablespoons fennel fronds; season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with the remaining fennel fronds.

BARLEY RISOTTO



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this is a great way to use up extra veggies, and a nice change from rice. serve with a roast, or as part of a vegetarian meal. it's also easily doubled

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 chopped onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 cups barley
1/4 cup white wine
4 cups vegetable stock
1 cup fresh diced tomato
1 cup peas
salt and pepper
grated romano cheese

Steps:

  • in olive oil, saute onion and garlic until softened.
  • add mushrooms, cook until browning.
  • add barley and cook for 5 minutes until lightly toasted.
  • add white wine, add 3 c stock, tomato, salt& pepper.
  • bring to boil, cover and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • add peas and some additional broth if needed, simmer an additional 10-15 minutes stir in cheese, and more salt& pepper if needed.

SHRIMP RISOTTO WITH PEAS



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Shrimp shells are used here to make a subtle shellfish broth for the risotto. Make sure you don't overcook the shrimp; they will take only four to five minutes to cook, and the contrast of their succulent texture against the chewy rice will be lost if the shrimp become rubbery.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, one pot, appetizer, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound medium shrimp, in the shell
1 quart chicken stock or water
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups arborio or carnaroli rice
2 large garlic cloves, green shoots removed, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
A generous pinch of saffron (optional)
1 cup thawed frozen peas, or fresh peas steamed for five minutes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Shell the shrimp and de-vein if necessary. Salt them lightly, and set aside in a bowl (in the refrigerator, if you won't be making and serving the risotto right away). Rinse the shells, and combine them with 5 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, skim off foam, reduce the heat to low and simmer partly covered for 30 minutes. Strain and add to the chicken stock or water. Taste, add enough salt to make a well seasoned broth and bring to a simmer in a saucepan.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large nonstick frying pan or a large, wide saucepan. Add the onion. Cook, stirring, until the onion softens, three to five minutes, and then add the rice and the garlic. Cook, stirring, until the grains of rice are separate and beginning to crackle.
  • Stir in the wine, and cook over medium heat, stirring. The wine should bubble, but not too quickly. You want some of the flavor to cook into the rice before it evaporates. When the wine has just about evaporated, stir in a ladleful or two of the simmering stock, enough to just cover the rice. The stock should bubble slowly. Cook, stirring often, until it is almost absorbed. Add another couple of ladles of the stock. Crush the saffron threads between your fingers and stir in. Continue to cook, stirring often - not too fast and not too slowly, adding more stock when the rice is almost dry - for 20 minutes.
  • Taste a bit of the rice. It should taste chewy but not hard in the middle. Continue adding simmering stock and stirring until the rice reaches this al dente stage. Stir in more stock to cover, and add the peas and the shrimp. Cook, stirring, for another four to five minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through but still moist and the peas are bright. Stir in the parsley and another small ladle of stock, remove from the heat, add pepper, stir for a few seconds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 560, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1216 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP AND PEAS



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups no-salt-added fish or chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 pound fresh peas, shelled to yield about 1/2 cup
1/2 pound shelled raw shrimp
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, simmer stock. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil. Add onion, and sauté until it softens. Add rice, and stir to coat. Add the wine, and cook until liquid is absorbed.
  • Add one cup simmering stock to rice. Stirring often, cook over medium-low heat until liquid is absorbed. Repeat with second cup, and continue cooking, stirring often. Repeat with third cup.
  • As rice becomes soft but firm, add last cup of stock. If peas are large, add them and cook about 4 minutes. Then add shrimp. If peas are small and tender, add them along with shrimp. Cook shrimp just 3 or 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve, with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 848, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 119 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 2123 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHRIMP AND PEA RISOTTO



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This recipe is a simple scaled down version of the Naked Chef's recipe for Prawn and Pea Risotto with Basil and Mint. Colorful, simple and the peas and shrimp make it really sweet. Comfort Food at its finest. Thanks Jamie!! =)

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Rice

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups frozen baby peas
1 lb shrimp (frozen raw , peeled)
1 lemon, juiced (optional)
3 pints canned chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 head celery, finely chopped
2 cups arborio rice
salt and pepper
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat stock.
  • In a separate fry pan heat the olive oil.
  • Add onion, garlic and celery and slowly fry for about 3 minutes.
  • Add rice to veggies Season with s& p and turn up the heat.
  • As the rice begins to fry, stir it.
  • After a minute it will look slightly translucent Add your first ladle of hot stock and a 1/8 tsp.
  • salt.
  • Turn down the heat to a simmer.
  • Keep adding ladles of stock for 15 minutes, stirring and allowing liquid to be absorbed before adding the next.
  • Add stock until the rice is soft but firm Remove from the heat.
  • Add butter and Parmesan Stir gently.
  • Place lid on pan and allow to sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and peas and simmer for 1 minute.
  • S& P to taste Serve with a bit of olive oil drizzled over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.1, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 202.4, Sodium 784.5, Carbohydrate 72.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 8.2, Protein 32.2

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked shrimp or prawns.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth.
  • To make the risotto creamy and flavorful, use a good quality Parmesan cheese.
  • For a pop of color and freshness, add some chopped parsley or chives before serving.
  • Serve the risotto immediately, as it will start to lose its creaminess as it sits.

Conclusion:

Barley risotto with shrimp and peas is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new risotto recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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