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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Creamy Parmesan Risotto
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup white wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the white wine, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly.
- While the sauce is simmering, in a separate pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer. In another large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the Arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add a ladleful of the hot chicken broth to the rice and stir until the liquid is absorbed. Continue adding the broth, one ladleful at a time, stirring constantly, until the rice is creamy and tender, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the lemon garlic sauce and toss to coat.
- To serve, spoon the creamy Parmesan risotto onto plates and top with the lemon garlic shrimp. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Enjoy your Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Creamy Parmesan Risotto!
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi over creamy Parmesan risotto is a delightful fusion of Italian and seafood flavors. This dish originated in the coastal regions of Italy, where fresh seafood is abundant. Renowned chefs like Lidia Bastianich and Mario Batali have popularized this dish in their restaurants, infusing it with their own unique twists. The key to a perfect Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi lies in using the freshest shrimp, infusing them with a burst of lemon and garlic, and serving them over a bed of creamy, al dente Parmesan risotto. For the best version of this dish, head to coastal Italian restaurants or upscale seafood eateries.
45 min
4
450 calories
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