Shrimp risotto with baby spinach and basil is an exquisite dish that offers an elegant and delicious meal. This classic Italian dish combines succulent shrimp, creamy risotto, sautéed baby spinach, and aromatic basil. With its vibrant flavors and eye-catching presentation, this recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. Whether you are a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps to create a mouthwatering shrimp risotto that will impress your family and friends.
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SHRIMP RISOTTO WITH BABY SPINACH AND BASIL
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
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 RISOTTO WITH BABY SPINACH AND BASIL
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
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
LEMON BASIL SHRIMP RISOTTO
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook on both sides until opaque in the middle, about 3 minutes. Remove to a cutting board and cut in half. Set aside.
- Return the skillet to the stovetop (do not wash it) and add the garlic and onion. Stir and cook until the onion starts to turn translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium low. Add the rice to the skillet and cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes, taking care not to burn it. Pour in the wine and stir. Once the wine is absorbed, begin adding the broth 1/2 to 1 cup at a time, allowing the rice to cook and absorb the liquid each time. Stir occasionally as you go and add the salt and pepper during one of the broth additions. After 4 cups of broth have been absorbed, taste the rice. It should have a slight bite, but if it seems undercooked, add additional broth for the rice to absorb and cook until the risotto is to your liking.
- Add both the lemon zest and juice to the risotto towards the end of cooking. Stir in the heavy cream, shrimp and basil, then serve immediately with extra lemon zest and Parmesan cheese on top.
SHRIMP RISOTTO
A fruity, spicy Sauvignon Blanc would be perfect with this elegant dish.
Categories Wine Rice Shellfish Appetizer Side Valentine's Day Dinner Seafood Shrimp White Wine Winter Anniversary Birthday Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring broth and 1/4 cup wine to simmer in medium saucepan. Reduce heat; keep hot.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon garlic and crushed red pepper, then shrimp. Sauté until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup wine. Simmer until shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Drain shrimp, reserving cooking liquid.
- Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and remaining 1 teaspoon garlic; sauté until onion is pale golden, about 4 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat, about 2 minutes. Add 2 cups broth mixture. Simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring often. Continue adding broth mixture 1 cup at a time, stirring often and simmering until liquid is absorbed before adding more, about 20 minutes. Stir in reserved shrimp cooking liquid. Cook until rice is just tender and mixture is creamy, about 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
- Stir shrimp and 2 tablespoons parsley into risotto. Season risotto to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowls. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons parsley.
SHRIMP 'N' SPINACH RISOTTO
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
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 'N' SPINACH RISOTTO
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
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 RISOTTO
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
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, LEEK AND SPINACH RISOTTO
This is a great recipe!
Provided by MRSPETEL
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Risotto Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. Risotto is a fast-paced dish, so you don't want to be scrambling to find ingredients while you're cooking.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the risotto from sticking.
- Toast the rice: This step helps to develop the flavor of the risotto and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Add the liquid gradually: Don't dump all the liquid in at once. Add it in small increments, stirring constantly. This will help the rice to absorb the liquid evenly and prevent it from becoming too soupy.
- Stir constantly: This is essential for preventing the risotto from sticking and burning. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir the risotto gently but continuously.
- Season to taste: Once the risotto is cooked, season it to taste with salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately: Risotto is best served immediately after it is cooked. It will start to lose its creamy texture as it sits.
Conclusion:
Shrimp risotto with baby spinach and basil is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is easy to make, but it does require some patience. By following these tips, you can make sure that your risotto turns out perfect every time.
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