Dinner

Lemony Risotto with Asparagus and Shrimp is for Dinner.

Lemony Risotto with Asparagus and Shrimp takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Lemony Risotto with Asparagus and Shrimp takes 25 minutes to cook.

Lemony Risotto with Asparagus and Shrimp makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Lemony Risotto with Asparagus and Shrimp are:

? 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
? 1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
? 1 small onion, finely chopped
? 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
? 1 cups Arborio rice
? 3/4 cup dry white wine
? 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
? 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
? 1/4 cup grated parmesan

Here is how you make Lemony Risotto with Asparagus and Shrimp:

? Bring broth and water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Add asparagus and simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to stop cooking, then drain. Keep broth at a bare simmer, covered.? Cook onion in 2 Tbsp butter with 1/4 tsp salt in a 4-qt heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. ? Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add wine and simmer, stirring constantly, until absorbed. ? Stir in 1/2 cup broth mixture and briskly simmer, stirring frequently, until absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next, until rice is creamy and tender but still al dente (it should be the consistency of a thick soup), about 18 minutes. (There will be leftover broth mixture.)? Stir in shrimp and cook until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.? Stir in asparagus, zest, remaining 2 Tbsp butter, parmesan, and pepper to taste. (Thin risotto with some of remaining broth if necessary.) Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASTILLITANO.

The nutritional information for Lemony Risotto with Asparagus and Shrimp is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 372.0

• Total Fat: 16.8 g
• Cholesterol: 126.4 mg
• Sodium: 543.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 26.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
• Protein: 21.4 g