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Shrimp Risotto with Sicilian Lemon

Shrimp Risotto with Sicilian Lemon

Creamy risotto with prawns sautéed in garlic and finished with Sicilian lemon zest. Elegant and quick.

Pasta & Risotto
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
médio

Ingredients

  • 300 g 77foods shrimp fillet, thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 chopped garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 liter hot vegetable stock
  • 50 g grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Zest and juice of 1 Sicilian lemon
  • Olive oil, salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the prawns with salt, pepper and a little of the Sicilian lemon zest.

  2. 2

    In a pan, brown the onion in the oil, add the garlic and sauté. Add the rice and stir for 2 minutes until it turns pearly.

  3. 3

    Pour in the wine and let it evaporate. Start adding the hot stock ladle by ladle, stirring constantly, until the rice is al dente (about 18 minutes).

  4. 4

    In another frying pan, sauté the prawns in hot olive oil for 2 minutes on each side. Set aside.

  5. 5

    Off the heat, finish the risotto with the butter, parmesan and lemon juice. Stir in the prawns and adjust the salt.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with more Sicilian lemon zest on top.