Italian-inspired · risotto
Lemon-Chive Shrimp Risotto
Creamy Parmesan risotto gets topped with seared shrimp, lemon, and fresh chives.
Total time40 min
Hands-on35 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Keep broth hot in a saucepan. Cook shallot in 1 tablespoon oil in a wide pot for 3 minutes. Add rice and toast for 1 minute.
- 02
Add broth one ladle at a time, stirring often, until rice is creamy and al dente, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 03
Meanwhile, sear shrimp in remaining oil until opaque, 2 minutes per side.
- 04
Fold Parmesan, lemon, and chives into the risotto and top with shrimp.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use scallops instead of shrimp.
- Nutritional yeast can replace Parmesan for a dairy-free risotto.
Why this is a good weeknight call
The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
