Best 10 Shrimp N Spinach Risotto Recipes

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Shrimp and spinach risotto is a delectable dish that combines the richness of seafood and the freshness of spinach. This classic Italian dish is made with arborio rice, which is known for its creamy texture, and a flavorful broth. The addition of succulent shrimp and tender spinach makes this risotto a hearty and satisfying meal. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to making the perfect shrimp and spinach risotto. We'll explore the ingredients you'll need, the step-by-step cooking process, and tips for achieving the ultimate risotto experience. So gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delectable shrimp and spinach risotto.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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.

SHRIMP RISOTTO



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Shrimp is featured in this recipe, but any kind of seafood will work. The saffron adds a very classic and tantalizing element to the dish. The parsley at the end is optional, but it adds freshness and a burst of color. You can let your diners sprinkle some on their own portions, along with extra Parm, as they see fit. Purists may scoff at the notion of including cheese in any dish with seafood; in Italy this has been traditionally frowned upon. You may decide for yourself; I think a little adds a lot of flavor, and most everyone who has inhaled risotto in my house agrees.

Provided by Katie Workman

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Generous pinch of saffron threads
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups arborio, carnaroli, or vialone nano rice or other short-grain starchy rice
Kosher or coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup dry white wine, optional
1 pound uncooked extra-large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving, optional
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the broth to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the saffron, and reduce the heat to medium low.
  • Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a heavy medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and stir until just tender, about 2 minutes. Add the rice, season with salt and pepper, and stir until all of the grains are well coated with the fat and onions, and the rice is turning slightly translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the white wine, if using, and stir until it is almost completely absorbed into the rice, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of the hot broth and simmer, stirring frequently, until the liquid is almost absorbed, about 3 minutes. Continue adding the broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring often and simmering until the liquid is almost absorbed before adding more (you can add some water to the pot of broth if it looks like you might run low). After about 16 to 18 minutes, when the rice is still quite al dente but the dish is starting to look creamy, stir in the shrimp and another 1/2 cup of the broth and stir frequently until the shrimp are almost cooked through and the rice is al dente, 3 to 4 minutes. Add another 1/2 cup of liquid if the mixture is too thick (you want it to be quite loose).
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter and the Parmesan. Taste and adjust the seasoning, and add a bit more broth if necessary to achieve the desired texture. Quickly ladle into a serving bowl, or individual bowls and serve immediately with the parsley and more Parmesan, if using.

SHRIMP RISOTTO



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This colorful main dish will make family meals seem a little more elegant. It comes together so quickly, it's just right for a warming weeknight supper. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1-3/4 cups uncooked instant rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
2 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 plum tomato, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the rice, garlic, basil and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in 1 can broth. Cook and stir until most of the liquid is absorbed., Add the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook until risotto is creamy and rice is tender. , Add the remaining ingredients; cook and stir until spinach is wilted and shrimp are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 197mg cholesterol, Sodium 1196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

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.

SHRIMP, LEEK AND SPINACH RISOTTO



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This is a great recipe!

Provided by MRSPETEL

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups Arborio rice
4 cups boiling vegetable broth
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 medium leek, chopped
1 fresh red chile pepper, chopped
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ pound small scallops
1 (14 ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves
½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in the rice, and stir until the rice is coated in oil and has started to toast, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in one-third of the boiling vegetable broth; continue stirring until incorporated. Repeat this process twice more, stirring constantly. Incorporating the broth should take 15 to 20 minutes in all.
  • While you are cooking the rice, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a pan. Stir in the garlic, leeks, red chili, shrimp, and scallops. Cook until the seafood is just beginning to turn color. Add the red bell pepper and spinach; cook until the seafood is opaque. Combine with the rice, and season to taste with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.3 calories, Carbohydrate 108 g, Cholesterol 191.2 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 44.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 804.7 mg, Sugar 5.5 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

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-AND-GRITS-INSPIRED RISOTTO



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Similar to cooking stone-ground grits, risotto requires a bit of time and patience since it too calls for stirring and standing at your stove. But with risotto, which uses a short-grain rice such as Arborio, you gradually add a hot liquid while stirring. This process releases the starch in the rice that gives the risotto its creamy texture. I add the trinity (onion, celery, and green bell pepper) to turn the white rice to brown in this Cajun-inspired dish. This gives the rice a savory depth, which is topped with a lemony poached shrimp. Bonus: the diced lemon segments are a fun burst of flavor.

Provided by Carla Hall

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound large (16/20 count) shrimp, heads and shells on
8 cups chicken stock
1 large lemon, sliced, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon diced lemon segments
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
2 celery stalks, finely diced, leaves chopped and reserved
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine
2 plum tomatoes, cored and finely diced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Remove the shells, including the head and tail, from the shrimp and reserve. Devein the shrimp. Refrigerate the shrimp until ready to use.
  • Lay out a double layer of cheesecloth on a table and place the shrimp shells, lemon slices, bay leaves and peppercorns in the center. Gather the ends and tie up the cheesecloth into a bundle.
  • Pour the chicken stock into a 4-quart pot. Drop the sachet in. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add the onion, celery and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted, 2 minutes. Pour in the wine. Stir and cook until the alcohol has been cooked off and most of the wine has been absorbed into the rice. Ladle 1 cup of the hot stock into the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until nearly absorbed. Continue adding the stock 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly, until it is nearly absorbed between additions. The risotto is done when the rice is al dente and the mixture is thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes total. (You will have extra stock left over-I used 3 1/2 to 4 cups.) Remove from the heat, fold in the tomatoes and season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Return the stock to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Drop the shrimp into the remaining stock and cook until they are pink and tender, about 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp with a spider or slotted spoon and place in a bowl. Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, diced lemon segments, celery leaves and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the risotto among serving plates and top with the shrimp mixture. Garnish with additional parsley and serve immediately.

SHRIMP 'N' SPINACH RISOTTO RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by á-50520

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.

SHRIMP RISOTTO WITH BABY SPINACH AND BASIL



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Based on a recipe from the Crazy for Italian article in the March 2003 issue of Bon Appetit. "This risotto has the classic creamy yet al dente texture and features a combination of Parmesan cheese and seafood. Contrary to popular belief, Italians do partner cheese with seafood in some dishes; we recommend it here without reservation." Me too!

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Healthy

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups low sodium chicken broth (about)
1 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups arborio rice (about 9.5 ounces) or 1/2 cup medium-grain white rice (about 9.5 ounces)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
additional grated parmesan cheese (for serving)

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, bring 6 cups broth to simmer. Add shrimp. Turn off heat, cover, and set aside until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, move shrimp to a small bowl; cover and keep warm. Cover broth to keep warm.
  • In heavy large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Toss in chopped onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic for 1 minute. Stir in rice 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 ¾ cup chicken broth and simmer until almost all broth is absorbed, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes.
  • Continue add broth in this manner a half cup at a time until rice is just tender and mixture is creamy, 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, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, and basil.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon risotto into shallow bowls and serve along with additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.3, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 122.5, Sodium 337.1, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.4, Protein 28

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the shrimp. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Be careful not to overcook the risotto. It should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese and butter just before serving. This will help create a creamy, decadent sauce.
  • Garnish the risotto with fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley, for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Shrimp n' Spinach Risotto is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a seafood lover or simply looking for a new and exciting recipe, this risotto is sure to please.

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