Best 8 Shrimp And Fennel Risotto Recipes

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Shrimp and fennel risotto is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the briny sweetness of shrimp with the subtle anise flavor of fennel. The creamy texture of the risotto, made with arborio rice and a flavorful broth, complements the delicate seafood and vegetable flavors perfectly. This dish can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish, and is sure to impress your guests.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LEMONY SHRIMP AND RISOTTO



Lemony Shrimp and Risotto image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 small fennel bulb, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large clove garlic, smashed, peeled, chopped
1 cup Arborio rice (about 6 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus extra as needed
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
Zest of 1 large lemon
3 cups arugula

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook until the shrimp are just opaque in the center, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Transfer the shrimp and juices to a bowl to cool.
  • Add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil to the pan. Add the fennel and onions. Cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, 30 seconds. Add the rice. Stir until well coated and translucent in spots, about 2 minutes. Add the wine. Cook until the wine is absorbed, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, lemon juice, zest, and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the rice is just tender but still has some bite and the risotto is creamy, stirring often, 13 to 14 minutes.
  • Mix in the arugula. Stir until the arugula wilts, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp. Mix in additional broth if needed, 1/4 cup at a time, until the risotto is creamy.
  • Spoon the risotto into 4 shallow soup bowls.

SHRIMP AND BARLEY RISOTTO



Shrimp and Barley Risotto image

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.

SHRIMP AND FENNEL RISOTTO



Shrimp and Fennel Risotto image

Categories     Rice     Quick & Easy     Shrimp     Fennel     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces medium shrimp (12 to 15)
1 small onion
1 small fennel bulb (sometimes called anise) including fronds if possible
1 cup chicken broth
3 cups water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2/3 cup Arborio rice
1/4 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp. Halve shrimp lengthwise and in a bowl season with salt. Finely chop onion. Trim fennel stalks flush with bulb, reserving fronds and discarding stalks, and trim any discolored outer layers. Halve bulb lengthwise and discard core. Finely chop bulb. Finely chop enough reserved fronds to measure about 2 tablespoons.
  • In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan bring broth and water to a simmer and keep at a bare simmer.
  • In a 2-quart heavy saucepan cook onion and fennel bulb in butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add rice and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Increase heat to moderate and add wine. Cook mixture, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup simmering broth and cook, stirring constantly and keeping at a strong simmer, until broth is absorbed. Continue cooking and adding broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and letting each addition be absorbed before adding next, until rice is tender and creamy-looking but still al dente, 18 to 20 minutes total. (There will be broth left over.)
  • Stir shrimp into risotto and cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. If desired, thin risotto to desired consistency with some leftover broth.
  • Stir in fennel fronds if using and salt and pepper to taste and serve risotto immediately.

ITALIAN SHRIMP AND SCALLOP RISOTTO



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The secret to making a good seafood risotto is to use a high-quality fish stock and of course the freshest seafood you can find. Cook the shellfish and rice separately, as the rice needs more time. If you cook them together, the shellfish will overcook and get chewy.

Provided by tea

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 57m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled
½ pound shelled sea scallops
½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes
½ cup dry white wine
½ lemon, juiced
1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 quart fish stock, or more as needed
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 (12 ounce) package Arborio rice
½ cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over a medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until starting to sizzle, about 2 minutes. Stir in scallops and cook for 1 minute. Add shrimp and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook over high heat until shrimp are pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Pour 1/2 cup white wine into the skillet and let the alcohol evaporate. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze; cook until the liquid is reduced, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, add lemon juice, and sprinkle with 1/2 of the parsley. Discard garlic. Cover the skillet to keep shellfish warm.
  • Pour fish stock into a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and shallot. Cook until shallot is soft and translucent, but not brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Increase heat and add rice; cook until rice has absorbed the oil and butter and has a nutty aroma, stirring often, 1 to 2 minutes. Make sure not to burn the shallot and reduce heat if skillet gets too hot.
  • Pour 1/2 cup white wine into the skillet and stir until alcohol has evaporated. Add 1 ladleful of fish stock, stir, and cook until rice has absorbed the stock. Add another ladleful and repeat the process until the rice is tender, 15 to 18 minutes in total.
  • Add shellfish with their juices to the risotto pan 3 minutes before the end of cooking. Stir and finish cooking all together, adding stock if needed. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining parsley and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Let risotto stand for 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702.8 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1059.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

HEARTY SHRIMP RISOTTO



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Super creamy and packed with shrimp, this impressive Italian meal maker is special enough to serve company. Laced with the warm flavors of white wine, goat cheese and fresh spinach, it's scrumptious, comforting and so fast! -Lydia Becker, Parkville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup uncooked arborio rice
1 fresh thyme sprig
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the rice, thyme, bay leaf and pepper; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in wine. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed., Add heated broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. (Cooking time is about 20 minutes.) Add the shrimp and spinach; cook until shrimp turn pink and spinach is wilted., Stir in cheese. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP AND FENNEL IN A TANGY CITRUS SAUCE



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A delicious combination of tender shrimp, sweet fennel, and a tangy citrus sauce. Serve over flavored rice or barley.

Provided by limetastic

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium fennel bulb, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup small shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce
1 teaspoon ponzu sauce
1 teaspoon lime juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add fennel, onion, and garlic to the hot oil and stir-fry until vegetables start to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add shrimp and red pepper flakes and cook until shrimp start to turn pink, about 2 minutes. Add teriyaki sauce, ponzu sauce, and lime juice; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 1 to 2 more minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 96.5 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 468.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

FARRO RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP



Farro Risotto with Shrimp image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups pearled farro
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, chives, basil, flat-leaf parsley, or chervil, plus small whole leaves for serving
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring broth and 2 cups water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Heat oil in another medium saucepan over medium. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add farro; cook, stirring constantly, until toasted, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring, until absorbed.
  • Add 1/2 cup broth mixture and cook, stirring, until liquid is absorbed. Continue adding broth in this manner, 1/2 cup at a time, until farro is tender but still slightly firm, about 30 minutes. (You may not need all of broth.) Stir in shrimp and peas and cook until shrimp are opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheese, scallion greens, and chopped herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls, top with herb leaves, and serve.

SARASOTA'S SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS WITH CREAMY RISOTTO



Sarasota's Shrimp and Scallops With Creamy Risotto image

I love risotto, but honestly, I don't make it that often, but this is really good. At the end I simply stir in some seared scallops, shrimp and some greens for a great flavor. This is not my recipe well, not for the most part. But I got the idea from a small New England restaurant and this is my version and. And I admit, it is pretty basic, but it is always great!

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Rice

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup arborio rice
1 small onion, fine chopped
1/2 cup fennel, thin sliced
1/2 cup white wine
5 cups chicken stock (you may only use 4 1/2, but I always have just a little extra)
1/4 cup cream
3 cups kale, stems removed and chopped fine
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
15 large shrimp (peeled, tails removed)
15 sea scallops
2 tablespoons butter
salt
pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Seafood -- Make sure all the seafood is cleaned and room temp or at least out of the refrigerator to take the chill off.
  • Risotto --
  • Step 1: In a large sauce pan, heat the oil to medium heat and add the onion, fennel and cook until tender. It should take 4-5 minutes. Add the rice and cook another couple of minutes until slightly brown and rice absorbs the oil and the flavors of the onion and the fennel. It will take just a couple of minutes. Add in the wine and cook another minute or so until the rice absorbs all the liquid.
  • Step 2: Chicken broth - make sure to heat up your chicken broth in a small sauce pan on the stove so you can add a little at a time.
  • Step 3: Slowly add a little chicken broth to the rice mixture, a little (1 cup) at a time until it is all absorbed. Don't forget to stir. When almost all the liquid is absorbed (about 15 minutes), add in the kale and cook another 5 minutes. Then add in the butter and cream and stir and remove from the heat and cover. I have read that risotto takes exactly so many minutes. Well every time I have made it. Never the same amount of time. So about 20-25 minutes is what I use. Just check it.
  • Seafood -- First, season the scallops with salt and pepper. And then in a medium sauce pan (NO non-stick if possible), heat up the butter to medium high heat. Add the scallops and cook 1-2 minutes per side. Don't move the scallops after you add them to the pan - let them cook. After 1-2 minutes the scallops should easily move and golden brown on one side. Flip and cook the other side. The second side will only take a minute (less time). Remove to a plate while you cook the shrimp. The shrimp again, just 2 maybe 3 minutes if that. Just when they start to curl and they turn pink remove and add to the scallops.
  • Finish -- If the risotto is too thick, just add a little chicken broth. Check for seasoning, salt and pepper; and add in the scallops, shrimp and parsley. Toss well and top with grated parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677.4, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 125.9, Sodium 875.6, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 31.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the risotto will be. Look for fresh shrimp, fennel, and arborio rice.
  • Cook the rice properly: Arborio rice is a short-grain rice that is used to make risotto. It has a high starch content, which makes it creamy when cooked properly. To cook arborio rice, start by toasting it in a little olive oil. Then, add hot broth or stock a little at a time, stirring constantly. The rice should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the shrimp, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Season to taste: Risotto should be seasoned to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a grating of Parmesan cheese before serving.

Conclusion:

Shrimp and fennel risotto is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its creamy texture, savory flavors, and beautiful presentation, shrimp and fennel risotto is sure to impress your guests.

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