Best 5 Cauliflower Risotto With Shrimp And Peas Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and nutritious meal that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than cauliflower risotto with shrimp and peas! This culinary masterpiece combines the earthy flavors of roasted cauliflower with the succulent sweetness of shrimp and the vibrant freshness of peas, resulting in an explosion of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more. Prepared with simple, wholesome ingredients, this dish is not only delicious but also a healthier alternative to traditional risotto, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a lighter and more nutritious meal. Join us as we delve into the world of flavors and discover the secrets behind creating the perfect cauliflower risotto with shrimp and peas.

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CAULIFLOWER "RISOTTO" WITH SHRIMP AND PEAS



Cauliflower

This dish is a satisfying mash-up of two comfort food classics-cauliflower with cheese sauce and risotto with shrimp and peas-which makes for a healthy, modern, and doubly comforting skillet dinner. The cauliflower, which has been grated so it resembles rice, is simmered briefly with flour-thickened milk and Parmesan cheese, forming a creamy sauce to coat the vegetable and create a risotto-like base. Shrimp and peas are added to the skillet, and minutes later the dish is ready to be served, garnished beautifully with ribbons of fresh basil and a shower of Parmesan.

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped shallot
3 cups cauliflower rice (see Cook's Note)
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 3/4 cups 1 percent low-fat milk
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 pound medium-size shrimp (26-30 count per pound), cleaned, tail-off
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen peas
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until softened, 2 minutes. Stir in the cauliflower rice, salt, and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the cauliflower and stir to incorporate, then add the milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a gentle boil. Stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese until incorporated, then add the shrimp and the peas.
  • Return to a simmer, then continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and no longer translucent and the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes more. Season with additional salt to taste, then serve immediately, garnished with basil and the remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 4.5 grams, Cholesterol 200 milligrams, Sodium 680 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 11 grams

CAULIFLOWER "RISOTTO" WITH SNAP PEAS AND MUSHROOMS



Cauliflower

When the cauliflower risotto trend started, I was the first in line to buy a ticket and hop on the train. I keep bags of cauliflower rice in my freezer, and whenever I need a quick side dish, especially on a weeknight, I saute it in a skillet with a little butter. For something a little more special, I like to cook it in the style of "risotto," like this. It gets creamy and, while not exactly like the real thing, it certainly does the trick.

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head cauliflower, stem removed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, smashed but left whole
8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup sugar snap peas, thinly sliced on a bias, plus additional for garnish
1 cup pea shoots, plus additional for garnish
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut the cauliflower into chunks. Working in batches, pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until coarse in texture, like rice. Reserve 4 cups for this recipe and save any leftovers for another use.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter with the garlic. Stir in the mushrooms and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and discard the garlic, then season the mushrooms with salt and pepper.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and stir in the cauliflower. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of the broth and simmer until the liquid has mostly evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the sugar snaps, remaining broth and salt to taste. Add pea shoots. Simmer until the liquid is almost gone, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and half of the cheese, stirring until the cheese has melted. Adjust seasonings. Stir in the remaining cheese. Serve hot.

CREAMY SHRIMP CAULIFLOWER RISOTTO



Creamy Shrimp Cauliflower Risotto image

This creamy cauliflower rice risotto with shrimp is flavored with Parmesan cheese, garlic and fresh parsley.

Provided by Arlyn Osborne

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

unsalted butter
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
24 ounces frozen cauliflower rice, thawed
2 shallots, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt
pepper
freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
lemon wedge, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a small heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoon butter and let melt. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon and cook until just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate, cover with aluminum foil and set aside.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of butter of the pot and let melt. Add shallot and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Let cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the cauliflower rice and cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of the chicken broth and simmer on medium high until the moisture has been absorbed by the cauliflower. Add 1/2 cup of broth and let absorb. Repeat without remaining 1/2 cup broth.
  • Lower heat to medium and add the cream cheese, parmesan and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the cooked shrimp and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
  • Garnish with more parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 873.8, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 185.5, Sodium 1303.3, Carbohydrate 140.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 36.1

CAULIFLOWER "RISOTTO" WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS AND PEAS



Cauliflower

Risotto is a Northern Italian rice dish that is cooked for a long time, stirring often. A traditional risotto is cooked with a warm broth, added slowly, to create a creamy consistency. I remember my Nana would make a cup of coffee and grab her stool and sit at a stove for an hour while preparing risotto! As a paleo dish, it takes less time to prepare and the cauliflower gives it a perfect risotto feel.

Provided by Cindy Anschutz Barbieri

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h7m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¼ cups dried porcini mushrooms
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, or more if needed
1 large head cauliflower, chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ cups frozen petite peas, thawed
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Pour 2 cups boiling water into a large bowl. Add dried mushrooms; let stand until rehydrated, about 20 minutes. Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon and pat dry; chop into smaller pieces. Reserve soaking liquid.
  • Pour chicken broth into a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cover and keep warm.
  • Process cauliflower in a food processor fitted with a shredding disc into grains the size of rice.
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallot; cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add cauliflower rice, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir 1 cup of warm chicken broth into the pot; simmer until absorbed, about 5 minutes. Add remaining broth, 1 cup at a time, simmering until it is absorbed and cauliflower rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir chopped mushrooms, peas, balsamic vinegar, and thyme into the pot. Cook and stir until mushrooms and peas are heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 25.9 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1043 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

SHRIMP RISOTTO WITH PEAS



Shrimp Risotto With Peas image

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

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-riced cauliflower. You can also rice it yourself by pulsing it in a food processor until it resembles rice.
  • Be sure to cook the cauliflower rice until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked cauliflower rice will be mushy.
  • Use a good quality broth for the risotto. This will add a lot of flavor to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to add more vegetables to the risotto. Some good options include carrots, celery, and zucchini.
  • If you don't have any shrimp, you can use chicken or tofu instead.
  • Serve the risotto immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

This cauliflower risotto with shrimp and peas is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a new risotto recipe, give this one a try!

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