Shrimp Risotto 🍤🍚🌿 Creamy Arborio Rice Infused With Garlic, White Wine, and Tender Seared Shrimp

This is the kind of dish that turns comfort food into an occasion — silky, slow-stirred risotto layered with garlic, Parmesan, white wine, and perfectly seared shrimp. It’s rich, elegant, and always worth the stir.

Make it for date night, impress-yourself dinners, or when you want a single pan to deliver maximum flavor.

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

For the shrimp

• ¾ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

For the risotto

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• ½ small onion or 1 shallot, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¾ cup Arborio rice
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 3–3½ cups warm chicken, seafood, or vegetable broth
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 tbsp lemon juice + zest of ½ lemon
• 1 tbsp butter (for finishing)
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley or basil

Instructions

Step 1: Sear the Shrimp

Pat shrimp dry. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of chili flakes if using. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Step 2: Start the Risotto Base

In the same pan or a new pot, heat olive oil over medium. Add onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.

Step 3: Toast the Rice

Add Arborio rice and stir for 1–2 minutes until lightly translucent and nutty-smelling. Pour in white wine and let it simmer until mostly absorbed.

Step 4: Add Broth Gradually

Add warm broth ½ cup at a time, stirring gently and often. Wait until each addition is mostly absorbed before adding the next. This takes about 20–25 minutes total. Taste as you go — rice should be tender but slightly al dente.

Step 5: Finish Creamy

Turn off heat. Stir in Parmesan, lemon juice, zest, and butter for a silky finish. Gently fold in cooked shrimp. Let rest 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.

Step 6: Serve

Spoon into bowls and top with fresh herbs, extra cheese, or a drizzle of olive oil. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Flavor Variations

• Add peas, asparagus tips, or spinach near the end for color and freshness
• Sub shrimp with scallops, lobster, or mixed seafood
• Use shell-on shrimp to make a quick shrimp stock for next-level flavor
• Add a splash of cream for a richer texture
• Finish with truffle oil or chili crisp for a luxe kick

Pro Tips

• Stir gently and consistently — risotto likes attention
• Keep broth warm so it doesn’t cool the pan with each addition
• Don’t overcook shrimp — sear, remove, and fold in last
• Use high-quality Parmesan and fresh lemon for flavor lift
• Let the risotto rest 2 minutes before serving to thicken naturally

Final Thoughts

Shrimp Risotto is creamy, garlicky, and laced with just the right brightness from lemon and wine. It’s a simple technique that feels luxurious, with every bite balancing richness and seafood sweetness.

Stir it. Fold it. Spoon it hot. 🍤🍚🌿🔥

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