Risotto scampi

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsShrimp -- peeled
1Clove garlic -- minced
3tablespoonsLemon juice
1tablespoonParsley -- finely chopped
3tablespoonsButter
1Clove garlic -- minced
1smallOnion -- finely chopped
cupChicken stock
½cupWhite wine
1cupArborio rice
¼cupParmesan cheese -- grated

Directions

TO PREPARE PRAWNS Peel, devein, and cut in half. Toss with lemon juice, garlic, and parsley. [preferrably marinate for an hour].

Place in glass dish and microwave for 3 minutes on high. Set aside.

TO PREPARE RISOTTO In glass serving dish, combine butter, garlic and onion. Cook on high 2-3 minutes. Stir in rice to coat. Add in heated broth and wine. Cover and cook on high 6 minutes until boiling.

Reduce high to medium and cook another 6 minutes. Stir in prawns an d their juice and cook 3 minutes on high. Mix in cheese and let stand 5 minutes.

Recipe By : NCS