Best 10 Shrimp Leek And Spinach Risotto Recipes

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Shrimp leek and spinach risotto is a delicious and creamy dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. The combination of shrimp, leeks, and spinach creates a flavorful and colorful dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. Risotto is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your own liking. For example, you can add different vegetables, such as mushrooms or bell peppers, or you can use a different type of seafood, such as scallops or crab.

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SHRIMP 'N' SPINACH RISOTTO



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I enjoy concocting new, healthy recipes and spinach is one of the few vegetables that my husband will eat. My creamy risotto makes a great side dish, but doubles as a meal-in-one as well. -Jennifer Neilsen, Williamston, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup uncooked arborio rice
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add rice; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Carefully stir in 1 cup heated broth. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed., Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender, about 20 minutes. , Add the spinach, shrimp, cheese and pepper; cook and stir until spinach is wilted and shrimp are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 187mg cholesterol, Sodium 906mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

SPINACH AND LEMON RISOTTO



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Provided by Chuck Hughes

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

4 cups Chuck's veal stock, recipe follows or low-sodium chicken stock
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups Arborio rice
1/4 cup butter
1 cup grated Kefalotyri cheese
1 cup cubed feta cheese, plus more for garnish
4 cups spinach
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon canola oil
12 large shrimp, cleaned and de-veined, tail intact
2 tablespoons ouzo
2 tablespoons butter
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
8 meaty veal bones
3 tablespoons (45 ml) canola oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon (15 ml) tomato paste
1 head garlic
6 carrots
2 onions
4 stalks celery
2 large leeks
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 large sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
17 cups water

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the stock to a simmer over medium-low heat.
  • In a large saucepan, cook the onion in oil over medium-low heat, stirring, until softened, for about 5 minutes. Add rice, stirring until each grain is coated with oil. Add about 3/4 cup simmering stock and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the stock is absorbed. Continue adding stock, 3/4 cup at a time, still stirring constantly and letting each batch be absorbed before adding the next, until about 1/2 of the stock is remaining. Reduce the heat to moderate, if necessary to keep the risotto at a simmer. Continue adding the stock in the same manner until the rice is tender and creamy looking but still al dente, about 20 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low, add the butter then the cheeses. Mix well. Add the spinach and the lemon juice and continue mixing. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
  • In a heavy-bottomed frying pan, heat the canola oil and saute the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and immediately add the ouzo and light it. Let the flame subside. Season the shrimp with salt, and pepper, and set aside.
  • Garnish each portion of the risotto with grilled shrimp, parsley, lemon zest, and feta cheese.
  • To make veal stock:
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Remove meat from bones where possible and cut into 1-inch pieces. If using breast bones, cut apart. In roasting pan, arrange bones and meat in 1 layer, drizzle with oil, season with salt, and pepper and roast in lower part of the oven, stirring half way in between until bones are golden brown, 40 minutes to 1 hour depending on the size of the bones. Add the tomato paste by spooning it over the bones. Add the vegetables and put it in the oven for an additional hour.
  • Into a large stockpot, add bones, meat, roasted vegetables, herbs, and 16 cups (4 L) water. Discard fat from roasting pan. Place tray back onto the stovetop. Heat on medium for about 1 minute then remove. Immediately add 1/2 cup to 1 cup water to the pan, scraping up brown bits, put the tray back on heat and then add the deglazed liquid to the stockpot. Bring liquid to a tremble, about 190 degrees F, and cook at 190 degrees F (skim froth frequently during first hour of cooking) for 8 hours.
  • Pour stock in batches through a large fine sieve and discard solids. Skim off fat. (Alternatively, cool stock, uncovered, and chill, covered. Scrape congealed fat from chilled stock.) Gently simmer stock, skimming froth occasionally, until reduced to about 4 cups (1 L), about 1 hour. Cool stock, uncovered, and chill, covered. Stock keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week or, frozen in airtight containers, 3 months. If desired, pour cooled stock into ice-cube trays with 1-ounce cups and freeze. Frozen cubes keep in heavy-duty sealable plastic bags 3 months.

SPRING GREEN RISOTTO



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 47m

Yield 4 servings for dinner, 6 servings for appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks)
1 cup chopped fennel
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
2/3 cup dry white wine
4 to 5 cups simmering chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 pound thin asparagus
10 ounces frozen peas, defrosted, or 1 1/2 cups shelled fresh peas
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese, preferably Italian
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and fennel and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Add the rice and stir for a minute to coat with the vegetables, oil, and butter. Add the white wine and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until most of the wine has been absorbed. Add the chicken stock, 2 ladles at a time, stirring almost constantly and waiting for the stock to be absorbed before adding more. This process should take 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the asparagus diagonally in 1 1/2-inch lengths and discard the tough ends. Blanch in boiling salted water for 4 to 5 minutes, until al dente. Drain and cool immediately in ice water. (If using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes until the starchiness is gone.)
  • When the risotto has been cooking for 15 minutes, drain the asparagus and add it to the risotto with the peas, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Continue cooking and adding stock, stirring almost constantly, until the rice is tender but still firm.
  • Whisk the lemon juice and mascarpone together in a small bowl. When the risotto is done, turn off the heat and stir in the mascarpone mixture plus the Parmesan cheese and chives. Set aside, off the heat, for a few minutes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve hot with a sprinkling of chives and more Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY SPINACH AND SHRIMP RISOTTO



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This spinach and shrimp risotto fills the house with a pungent, lemony aroma, and is a great summery dish.

Provided by Aubrey W.

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups Arborio rice
½ cup white wine
3 ½ cups hot chicken broth
½ pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil, or as needed
¾ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
4 slices prosciutto, diced
1 small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
½ medium lemon, zested

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and butter in a 12- to 14-inch skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice; cook and stir with a wooden spoon until toasted and opaque, about 4 minutes.
  • Add wine and let it reduce for 2 minutes. Add one ladle of chicken broth; cook and stir until it's all absorbed. Continue adding one ladle at a time, cooking and stirring until broth is absorbed before adding the next ladle. When finished, rice will be creamy and tender yet firm to the bite. Stirring in the broth should take 15 to 20 minutes in all.
  • Meanwhile, season shrimp with salt and pepper.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet; add shrimp and saute just until they turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes; they will not be fully cooked. Remove from the heat.
  • When the risotto is finished, stir in shrimp, spinach, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, prosciutto, parsley, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper and cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with more Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721.8 calories, Carbohydrate 98.9 g, Cholesterol 123.9 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1544.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SHRIMP RISOTTO



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A wonderfully rich and creamy shrimp risotto that is worth the attention to detail. Garnish with a rosemary sprig or parsley.

Provided by tblair90

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds large shrimp in their shells
6 cups chicken stock
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 (12 ounce) packages Arborio rice
2 large shallots, diced
½ cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
6 saffron threads, crumbled
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp, reserving shells. Heat stock in a large saucepan and add shells. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Chop shrimp into bite-sized morsels. Toss with olive oil and garlic; cover and refrigerate.
  • Strain stock and discard shells. Keep warm on low heat.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Add shallots; cook until softened, but not browned, about 4 minutes. Add dry rice and stir until each grain is coated and starts to turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Raise heat to medium. Add wine, stir and simmer until mostly evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Ladle 1/2 cup of warm stock into the rice mixture; stir constantly until stock is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes. Add rosemary and saffron and another 1/2 cup of stock; stir until absorbed, about 3 minutes. Repeat with about 4 more cups of stock, 10 to 15 minutes. Add marinated shrimp to the remaining 1 cup stock; stir for 1 minute and pour mixture into the rice. Cook and stir until risotto is tender yet firm to the bite, 6 to 8 minutes more.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter into the risotto. Stir until creamy. Serve immediately in warmed bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 1 g

SHRIMP 'N' SPINACH RISOTTO



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This is a recipe I found on the Taste of Home website. I believe it was a recipe featured in their Light & Tasty magazine. It sounds incredible! I can't wait to try it!

Provided by Megan V

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/4-3 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup uncooked arborio rice
1 (6 ounce) package fresh Baby Spinach, coarsely chopped
1 lb cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic in butter until tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add rice; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Carefully stir in 1 cup heated broth. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow liquid to absorb between additions.
  • Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. Total cooking time is about 20 minutes. Add the spinach, shrimp, cheese and pepper; cook and stir until spinach is wilted and shrimp are heated through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.6, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 191.4, Sodium 1036.4, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 37.5

SHRIMP AND LEEK RISOTTO



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Make and share this Shrimp and Leek Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by r8brito

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 small leeks or 1 large leek
1 cup arborio rice or 1 cup carnaroli rice
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine, at room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced flat leaf parsley
1 pinch kosher salt
1 tablespoon minced chives

Steps:

  • Clean and prep the leeks by trimming the roots and dark green leaves from the stalks, then slit each in half lengthwise and thoroughly swish each half in a large bowl of water to remove any sand and sediment that might be stuck between the root layers, gently frilling them apart with your thumbs. Pat dry and slice each half into 1/8-inch thick half-moons.
  • In a small saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a simmer and keep warm over low heat.
  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat and add the olive oil. Add the leeks and garlic, and sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt evenly over the vegetables. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and just starting to caramelize.
  • Add the rice and stir well for 2 minutes to gently toast.
  • Stir in the wine and simmer until nearly evaporated.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the warm chicken broth to the rice and stir gently and frequently until most of the liquid is absorbed. Continue to add broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring as the rice continues to cook and absorb liquid.
  • After 15-20 minutes, most of the broth should be absorbed and the rice should taste tender and chewy but slightly firm to the bite. There will still be a good amount of sauce in the pan with the rice; risotto isn't fluffy and dry like a pilaf, but retains a slightly soupy texture.
  • Before you add your last ladleful of broth, stir in the shrimp to cook through as the liquid is absorbed.
  • Season the risotto with salt and pepper to taste, stir in the remaining butter, the Parmesan, parsley, and chives, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.5, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 651.4, Carbohydrate 51, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 9.1

5-INGREDIENT SHRIMP RISOTTO



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This shrimp risotto uses the shrimp shells and tails to create a flavorful stock that will infuse into the rice as it cooks! The bright lemon combined with the homemade stock and peppery arugula creates a taste that's so bold, you'll never believe it only took 5 ingredients to make!

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound large shell-on shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped into 1-inch pieces, shells and tails reserved
6 cloves garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup lemon juice (from 3 lemons)
1 cup packed baby arugula, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)

Steps:

  • Put the shrimp shells and tails, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium saucepan. Cover with 7 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Strain the shrimp broth into a large liquid measuring cup. Discard the shells and garlic. You should be left with 6 cups of broth. If the broth reduced more, just supplement with a little extra water to yield 6 cups. Add the broth back into the empty saucepan and keep warm over low heat.
  • Heat a large straight-sided skillet or braiser over medium-high heat. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil until shimmering. Add the chopped shrimp and sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, thinly slice the remaining 3 cloves of garlic and set aside. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium low and add 1 tablespoon of oil if the skillet is too dry, then add the sliced garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and just starting to soften, about 1 minute. Stir in the arborio rice until coated with the oil. Add the lemon juice and cook, stirring occasionally, until it has been mostly absorbed, about 2 minutes.
  • Ladle 1 cup of the warm stock into the rice and cook, stirring gently without stopping, until the rice has absorbed the liquid, 2 to 3 minutes; you will know it's time to add more stock when you move the rice aside and no liquid pools in the center.
  • Repeat this process, adding more stock a ladleful at a time, until the rice is al dente and creamy, 20 to 25 minutes. If you run out of broth before the risotto is at its desired doneness, add some water.
  • Stir in the arugula, shrimp and half of the lemon zest and cook until the arugula wilts slightly.
  • Serve topped with the remaining lemon zest.

ITALIAN SPINACH-MUSHROOM RISOTTO



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A great base risotto makes a perfect palette for additions of other ingredients. It will amaze you! Whether it's tomato-basil risotto or green bean-pecan risotto.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Risotto

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped spinach
4 tablespoons diced shallots
½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 cup Arborio rice
½ cup Chardonnay wine
4 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter, spinach, shallots, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; saute until spinach wilts and shallots begin to caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir until rice begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine and continue stirring until liquid is almost absorbed, about 2 minutes.
  • Begin to add broth, 1/2 cup at a time. Stir until broth is almost completely absorbed, then add another 1/2 cup and repeat. Continue adding broth until risotto resembles a thick porridge but still has some bite to it. This process will take 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and add Parmesan cheese, spinach-mushroom mixture, remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt if needed. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 30.3 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1133 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SHRIMP RISOTTO WITH BABY SPINACH AND BASIL



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Categories     Onion     Rice     Appetizer     Sauté     Parmesan     Basil     Shrimp     Spinach     White Wine     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups (about) low-salt chicken broth
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 large garlic cloves, minced
11/2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain white rice (about 9 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 6-ounce package baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Additional grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring 6 cups broth to simmer in medium saucepan. Add shrimp. Turn off heat, cover, and let stand until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to small bowl; cover with foil to keep warm. Cover broth to keep warm.
  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and stir 1 minute. Add rice and stir until edge of rice is translucent but center is still opaque, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook until wine is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Add 3/4 cup chicken broth. Simmer until almost all broth is absorbed, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Continue to add broth, 3/4 cup at a time, until rice is just tender and mixture is creamy, stirring often and allowing almost all broth to be absorbed after each addition, about 25 minutes total. During last 5 minutes, add spinach in 4 batches, stirring and allowing spinach to wilt after each addition. Mix in shrimp, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and basil. Season risotto to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon risotto into shallow bowls and serve, passing additional cheese separately.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured out. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better your risotto will be. Look for fresh, flavorful shrimp, leeks, and spinach.
  • Cook the rice properly: Risotto is a delicate dish, so it's important to cook the rice carefully. Cook it over medium heat and stir it constantly so that it doesn't stick to the pan.
  • Add the liquid gradually: Don't add all of the liquid at once. Add it in small increments, stirring constantly, until the rice is cooked through.
  • Season to taste: Risotto is a versatile dish that can be seasoned to your liking. Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.

Conclusion:

Shrimp, leek, and spinach risotto is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. So next time you're looking for a special meal to impress your friends or family, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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