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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.
Keyword Dinners, Easy, Easy Dinners, Italian, Pasta, Quick, Rice, Shrimp, Simmered