Shrimp & Asparagus Risotto
A favorite dish for a dinner on the patio
Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Serving size: 4
Ingredients
8 cups chicken broth 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 cups rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 lb fresh asparagus spears, stemmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 ½ lbs large shrimp, shelled and de~veined 4 oz butter 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup chopped tomatoes Fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- SIMMER chicken broth in a large pot on low heat until needed.
- HEAT oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 3 minutes, or until translucent. Stir in rice and cook for 1 minute, then add white wine. Add ½ cup of broth and stir until completely absorbed. Repeat until half of broth has been added. Stir the risotto frequently to prevent sticking.
- ADD asparagus and shrimp to the remaining broth and cook for about 2 minutes, or until shrimp are pink. Remove asparagus and shrimp from broth and add them to the risotto mixture. Add remaining broth ½ cup at a time until desired creaminess is reached (there may be broth left over).
- Once the broth is absorbed, add butter, Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped tomatoes and parsley.