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Shrimp Orzo Risotto Recipe

Lisa Grant
Shrimp Orzo Risotto is the perfect dish for your family. Perfect for company as well.
4 from 7 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 381 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Shrimp Peeled and cleaned, medium-sized
  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Red Pepper
  • 2 cups Frozen Corn Thawed
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Garlic
  • 1 cup Arborio Rice
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta
  • 8 ounces Dry White Wine Or 1 cup
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock Heated, plus extra if needed
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt and Pepper To taste
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp and 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.
  • Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter on medium heat. Sauté the red peppers until wilted. Add corn and garlic to the pan. Stir well and cook for a few minutes.
  • Add the rice and orzo to the pan. Add the wine and cook until absorbed. Bring heat to low. Stir in 1/2 a ladle of broth at a time until all is used up and rice is creamy but tender. Add more if necessary and stir rice and pasta every few minutes . The risotto will cook for about 25 minutes. Add the cooked shrimp to the pan the last five minutes of cooking.
  • Stir well and mix in the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 21gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 665mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
Keyword Dinners, Easy, Easy Dinners, Italian, Pasta, Quick, Rice, Shrimp, Simmered
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