Shrimp risotto, more flavor, less preparation time

Shrimp risotto: tip for preparing it in less than 30 minutes, use shells and heads, add more flavor and optimize your time in the kitchen

Risotto with prawns, see the advice to prepare it in less than 30 minutes, use prawn heads and shells and enhance the flavors and your time in the kitchen.

The advice for making this quick risotto is to always have the prawn broth in the freezer. So, enjoy the recipe and find out how to make shrimp broth using the heads and shells of this crustacean. Make some more and freeze for later use. With this it will be much easier to prepare these and other recipes with broth, gain in flavor and reduce the time in the kitchen.

By Cris Muratori, from Bake and Gourmet Cake

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• PORTION: two
• TOOLS: 1 chopping board, 2 pans, 1 grater, 1 bowl, 1 non-stick pan, 1 colander.
• EQUIPMENT: conventional

INGREDIENTS:

Shrimp Risotto:

• 3 tablespoons of olive oil (for sautéing the risotto and browning the prawns)
• 500g unpeeled medium prawns (save the heads and shells for the stock)
• salt
• 1 tablespoon(s) onion, minced
• 1 cup(s) of arborio rice
• 30 ml of dry white wine
• 600 ml of homemade prawn broth (see recipe), or enough to season the risotto
• 1 packet of saffron (optional), dissolved in a little water
• 1/2 unit(s) Sicilian lemon (zest and juice)
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

Homemade Shrimp Broth:

• 1 liter of water
• 1/2 unit onion, roughly chopped
• 1/2 unit leek (optional), thickly sliced ​​- white part.
• shrimp shells and heads
• 1 unit(s) of laurel
• thyme (sprigs)
• 5 units/corns of black pepper
• salt

Finish:

• parsley (optional), chopped
• 1/4 unit(s) Sicilian lemon (zest)
• extra virgin olive oil for dressing

Shrimp Risotto:

Shrimp Risotto: Homemade Shrimp Broth (do this step during pre-preparation):

1. Coarsely chop the onion and, if using the leeks, cut them into thick slices.
2. When the water is boiling, add the prawn heads and shells, onion, leek (optional), bay leaf, thyme, black peppercorns and salt.
3. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Continue pre-preparation

Shrimp Risotto – Shrimps (Brown):

1. In a nonstick skillet heated over medium heat, add ⅓ of the amount of olive oil.
2. Add the previously seasoned prawns and salt.
3. Brown the prawns for 1 minute on each side.
4. Remove and reserve.

Shrimp risotto – Homemade Shrimp Broth:

1. When the broth is ready, strain it.
2. Heated reserve.

Shrimp Risotto:

1. In a skillet heated over medium heat, saute the onion in the remaining oil until translucent.
2. Add the rice and saute for 3-4 minutes.
3. Drizzle with the wine and keep over high heat until all the alcohol has evaporated.
4. Dilute the saffron (optional) in a little water. Reserve.
5. Add the boiling stock, two ladlefuls at a time, over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Then season with salt and add saffron (optional).
6. Add the reserved lemon zest (remember to save some for finishing).
7. Cook for about 10 minutes from this point.
8. Keep stirring and add more shrimp stock so it doesn’t dry out.
9. After 10 minutes check if it is cooked, but al dente.
10. Reserve 3 shrimp per serving for garnish (optional).
11. Add the remaining prawns to the risotto, season and cook for another 2 minutes.
12. Log out. Add the extra virgin olive oil, mix well.
13. Leftover shrimp broth can be frozen for future preparations.

FINISHING AND ASSEMBLY:

1. This recipe should preferably be served individually.
2. Distribute the risotto in bowls.
3. Garnish with parsley (optional).
4. Place the reserved shrimp on top of the risotto (optional), or arrange the risotto so that the shrimp are prominent.
5. Finish with Sicilian lemon zest on top.
6. Season the prawns with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Source: Terra

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