Risotto con gamberetti (risotto w/shrimp)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsExtra-virgin olive oil
1poundsMedium shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved, lengthwise
1smallYellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
1Clove garlic, peeled & minced
1cupArborio rice
½cupDry white wine
1Tomato, peeled, seeded & diced
3cupsFish or chicken stock, hot
Salt and freshly ground pepper
¼cupFreshly grated parmesan-reggiano cheese, (optional)

Directions

FROM SAVEUR MAGAZINE Sept/Oct 1996 1. Heat 2 tblspns oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp & cook, stirring, until shrimp are almost done, about 1 minute.

Remove shrimp with slotted spoon and set aside.

2. Add remaining oil and reduce heat to medium-low. Add onions and garlic & cook,, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to soften, about 10 minutes.

3. Add rice, stirring to coat with oil. Add wine & tomato and cook, stirring, until rice absorbs all liquid, about 2-3 mins. Add hot stock one cup at a time. Continue cooking, stirring constantly and allowing rice to absorb all liquid before adding additional stock.

4. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until rice is tender and risotto is creamy, but not wet, about 5 mins more. Season with salt & pepper. If desired, stir in parmesan-reggiano.

Posted to EAT-L Digest 27 October 96 Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 09:59:24 -0500 From: Twallace <twallace@...>