Best Shrimp Asparagus And Feta Almost Risotto Recipes

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GARLIC SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto image

Takes a second to prep but so worth it in the end.

Provided by Joshua F

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 52m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ onion, chopped
½ clove garlic, minced
3 cups Arborio rice
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into thirds
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Pour chicken broth into a pot; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add Arborio rice; cook, stirring frequently, until coated with oil, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir 1/2 cup of the hot chicken broth into the saucepan; cook and stir until the rice has absorbed the broth, about 2 minutes. Repeat this process 4 more times, stirring constantly, until rice is creamy and tender yet firm to the bite, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir shrimp and asparagus into the remaining hot broth. Cook until shrimp turns pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove broth from heat.
  • Stir shrimp and asparagus into the rice; cook for 1 minute. Stir Parmesan cheese and butter into the rice; cook until melted, about 1 minute. Remove rice from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle parsley over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 858.2 calories, Carbohydrate 130.3 g, Cholesterol 209.9 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 3233 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS, AND FETA ALMOST RISOTTO



Shrimp, Asparagus, and Feta Almost Risotto image

If like me arborio rice is unavailable to you, this a tasty risotto look-alike. Also, unlike traditional risotto, it does not require half an hour of constant stirring, and does not include some of the traditional ingredients such as peas.

Provided by SaffronMeSilly

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups rice, mix from a box prepare as instructed on box (I typically choose Near East's rice pilaf)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb asparagus, tough roots discarded, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb shrimp, uncooked, shelled, and cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried dill
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup feta

Steps:

  • In large saute pan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, saute for about 2 minutes, until onions are translucent.
  • Add tougher asparagus pieces, continue to saute for about 1 minute. Add remaining asparagus and continue to saute for another minute.
  • Add shrimp, saute for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken broth, continue stirring. Cook until shrimp turn completely pink.
  • Add all spices, stir to coat.
  • Add prepared rice mix and feta. Stir to completely incorporate rice, feta, and shrimp/asparagus mixture.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 232, Sodium 1033.6, Carbohydrate 121.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 37.2

PRESSURE-COOKER RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS



Pressure-Cooker Risotto with Shrimp and Asparagus image

This speedy method of making risotto works every time! -Kim Gray, Davie, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
9 garlic cloves, minced, divided
2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 small onion, finely diced
1-2/3 cups uncooked arborio rice
1 cup white wine
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, add 3 minced garlic cloves; cook 1 minute. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter and Italian salad dressing; stir until butter melts. Add asparagus; cook until tender, 3-5 minutes. Remove and keep warm., Warm the remaining 3 tablespoons butter until melted. Add diced onion; cook until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add remaining 6 minced garlic cloves; cook 1 minute. Add rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup wine; cook and stir until absorbed. Add remaining 1/2 cup wine, broth and 1/4 cup cheese. Press cancel. , Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 8 minutes; quick-release pressure. Serve shrimp mixture over risotto. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 661mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

LEMONY RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS AND SHRIMP



Lemony Risotto With Asparagus and Shrimp image

Make and share this Lemony Risotto With Asparagus and Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Realtor by day

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
3/4 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 1/4 cups arborio rice
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Bring broth and water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Add asparagus and simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to stop cooking, then drain. Keep broth barely simmering, covered.
  • Cook onion in 2 tbsp butter with 1/4 tsp salt in a 4 qt heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add rice and cook, stirring constant;y, 1 minute. Add wine and simmer, stirring constantly until absorbed.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup broth mixture and briskly simmer, stirring frequently, until absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next, until rice is creamy and tender but still al dente (it should be the consistency of thick soup), about 18 minutes. There will be some left-over broth mixture.
  • Sir in shrimp, zest and remaining2 tbsp butter, parmesan, parsley and pepper to taste. (thin risotto with some of remaining broth if necessary).

RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS AND LEMON



RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS AND LEMON image

Categories     Shellfish     Dinner

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 cup Arborio rice
1/4 cup dry white wine*
2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp lemon zest
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup crumbled feta
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine broth and water in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Prepare and ice bath and add asparagus to boiling broth. Boil for 4 minutes or until crisp tender, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the asparagus to the ice bath. Keep broth at a simmer. Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Saute onion until soft. Add garlic and saute a minute or two. Add rice and and cook another minute. Add wine and simmer, stirring, until absorbed. Continue adding 1/2 cup of hot broth and stirring until most of broth mixture is absorbed and rice is al dente. Stir in shrimp, and cook until shrimp curl and turn pink, it only takes a few minutes. Stir in asparagus, lemon zest, Parmesan and feta, and salt and pepper to taste. Thin risotto with remaining broth as desired.

SHRIMP & ASPARAGUS RISOTTO - (THE OLIVE GARDEN) - OFFICIAL



Shrimp & Asparagus Risotto - (The Olive Garden) - Official image

Note: This is no Knock off recipe. This "is" from their website http://www.olivegarden.com/recipes/. I had liked this so much, the wait staff asked me if I wanted the recipe. I said sure! She brought back a card with the following recipe.

Provided by Starfire aka Wendy

Categories     Rice

Time 33m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

18 shrimp, shelled and deveined
8 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (colaviata or or your choice)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese
salt & pepper
1/2 lb asparagus spear, fresh stemmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup yellow onion
2 cups arborio rice
fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • SIMMER: chicken broth on low heat until needed.
  • HEAT: oil over medium heat.
  • Add onions and cook for 3 minutes, or until translucent.
  • Stir in rice and cook for 1 minute, then add white wine.
  • Add ½ of broth and stir until completely absorbed.
  • Repeat until 4 cups of broth have been added.
  • Stir the risotto frequently to prevent sticking.
  • ADD: asparagus and shrimp to the remaining broth and cook for about 2 minutes, or until shrimp is pink.
  • Remove asaparagus and shrimp from the broth and then add them to the risotto mixture.
  • Add ½ cup of the broth at a time until desired creaminess is reached (there may be broth left over).
  • Once the broth is absorbed, add butter, parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with chopped tomatoes and parsley.

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