Description
Ina Garten’s shrimp risotto delivers creamy Arborio rice studded with succulent jumbo shrimp and delicate Parmesan. Mediterranean-inspired flavors promise comfort and elegance in one delightful dish you’ll savor with genuine pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup chopped fennel bulb
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, smashed, peeled, and chopped
- 3 cups arugula
- 5 tbsps (75 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup (180 g) Arborio rice
- ¼ cup (60 ml) dry white wine
- 3 cups (720 ml) low-sodium chicken broth, plus extra as needed
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Sauté Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook shrimp with salt and black pepper until they turn opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Develop Flavor Base: In the same pan, sauté fennel and onions until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook briefly to release aromatic oils, creating a robust foundation for the risotto.
- Rice Preparation: Introduce Arborio rice to the vegetable mixture, ensuring each grain is oil-coated. Deglaze the pan with dry white wine, stirring until the liquid is completely absorbed, which helps build depth of flavor.
- Liquid Integration: Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low-medium. Simmer risotto, stirring consistently until rice reaches a creamy al dente consistency, approximately 13-14 minutes.
- Final Assembly: Fold wilted arugula into the risotto, then gently reincorporate the cooked shrimp. Adjust consistency with additional broth if needed. Plate in wide-rimmed bowls, serving immediately to preserve the risotto’s luxurious texture and temperature.
Notes
- Precise Shrimp Cooking: Sauté shrimp quickly for 3 minutes until opaque to prevent overcooking and maintain tender, juicy texture.
- Rice Coating Technique: Thoroughly coat Arborio rice with oil before adding wine to enhance flavor absorption and create creamy risotto base.
- Liquid Addition Strategy: Add chicken broth gradually and stir consistently to develop risotto’s signature creamy consistency and prevent rice from sticking.
- Temperature Control Mastery: Maintain low-medium heat while simmering to ensure rice cooks evenly and reaches perfect al dente texture without burning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg