Shrimp And Pea Risotto
- 1 1/2 cups frozen baby peas
- 1 lb shrimp (frozen raw , peeled)
- 1 lemon, juiced (optional)
- 3 pints canned chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 head celery, finely chopped
- 2 cups arborio rice
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Heat stock.
- In a separate fry pan heat the olive oil.
- Add onion, garlic and celery and slowly fry for about 3 minutes.
- Add rice to veggies Season with s& p and turn up the heat.
- As the rice begins to fry, stir it.
- After a minute it will look slightly translucent Add your first ladle of hot stock and a 1/8 tsp.
- salt.
- Turn down the heat to a simmer.
- Keep adding ladles of stock for 15 minutes, stirring and allowing liquid to be absorbed before adding the next.
- Add stock until the rice is soft but firm Remove from the heat.
- Add butter and Parmesan Stir gently.
- Place lid on pan and allow to sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add shrimp and peas and simmer for 1 minute.
- S& P to taste Serve with a bit of olive oil drizzled over the top.
frozen baby peas, shrimp, lemon, chicken stock, olive oil, onions, garlic, celery, arborio rice, salt, butter, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shrimp-and-pea-risotto-85151 (may not work)