Lemon Risotto with Snow Peas and Shrimp
- 1 whole Lemon
- 6 whole Wild Caught Shrimp
- 1 Tablespoon +2 Teaspoons Lemon Olive Oil (or Sub Plain, Divided Use)
- 1/2 cups Chopped Onion
- 1 cup Carnaroli Rice
- 1/2 cups White Wine
- 3 cups Broth, Warmed
- 1 pinch Salt To Taste (depending On The Sodium Content Of Your Broth)
- 1 cup Or Big Handful Of Snow Peas
- Zest the lemon, cut it in half and remove the seeds.
- Peel, wash and clean the shrimp.
- Put the broth in a saucepan to warm it up.
- Put the shrimp in a bowl and squeeze one half of the lemon on the shrimp and set aside.
- In a heavy pot or cast iron frying pan, warm 1 tablespoon of oil on a medium low heat.
- Saute the onion until soft.
- Add the rice, stir and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add the wine and stir until its absorbed.
- Add 1 cup of the warmed broth, stir and simmer until the broth is absorbed.
- While the risotto is simmering, heat the 2 teaspoons of oil in a second frying pan on a medium heat.
- Add the shrimp and saute on each side until cooked (when they turn pink).
- Remove from heat.
- Set aside.
- Add the second cup of broth to the risotto, stir and simmer until its absorbed.
- Add the third cup of broth (or water) and simmer until not quite absorbed.
- Add the snow peas and stir and cook for 3 minutes more.
- Turn off the heat and add a little salt to taste.
- Sprinkle the lemon zest over the rice.
- Squeeze the remaining half of the lemon over the rice and stir.
- Plate the rice and top with the shrimp.
- Serve immediately.
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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/lemon-risotto-with-snow-peas-and-shrimp/ (may not work)