Risotto with Peas and Shrimp

Gluten Free
Health score
17%
Risotto with Peas and Shrimp
45 min.
6
348kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your weeknight dinners? This delightful Risotto with Peas and Shrimp is not just a meal; it's an experience that brings a taste of the coast right to your kitchen. Picture a creamy, luscious bowl of Arborio rice, slowly cooked to perfection, melding beautifully with the vibrant sweetness of fresh peas and succulent shrimp. With each spoonful, you'll enjoy the harmonious blend of flavors and textures that make this dish truly unforgettable.

What makes this risotto stand out is its gluten-free nature, making it accessible for everyone at the dinner table. Plus, it's ready in just 45 minutes, so you can prepare a restaurant-quality dish without spending all evening in the kitchen. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish, a light lunch, or a satisfying main course, this recipe appeals to a variety of palates.

And let's not forget the fresh hint of lemon and the aromatic thyme that instantly brighten the dish, while a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese rounds out the experience with rich, savory notes. Serve it on a cozy night in or impress your guests at a dinner party; this Risotto with Peas and Shrimp is sure to become a favorite, celebrated for its flavor and elegance.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups arborio rice uncooked
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 16 ounce bottled clam juice 
  • 0.3 cup cooking wine dry white
  • cup peas green shelled ()
  • teaspoon lemon rind grated
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • ounce parmesan cheese fresh grated
  • 0.3 cup shallots minced
  • 0.8 pound shrimp deveined peeled
  • cup snow peas diagonally sliced ()
  • cups water 
  • 1.5 teaspoons or dried fresh chopped

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Bring clam juice and water to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
  2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add shallots, and cook 1 minute.
  3. Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup juice mixture; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
  4. Add remaining juice mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of juice mixture is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total). Stir in shrimp, snow peas, and green peas; cook 4 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Calories348kcal
Protein22.5%
Fat11.86%
Carbs65.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.39
Glycemic Load
32.74
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.349999833366%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.05mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:348.15kcal
17.41%
Fat:4.42g
6.79%
Saturated Fat:1.26g
7.86%
Carbohydrates:54.99g
18.33%
Net Carbohydrates:51.02g
18.55%
Sugar:5.49g
6.1%
Cholesterol:94.5mg
31.5%
Sodium:427.18mg
18.57%
Alcohol:1.37g
100%
Alcohol %:0.47%
100%
Protein:18.85g
37.7%
Manganese:0.78mg
38.8%
Folate:148.67µg
37.17%
Vitamin C:24.59mg
29.81%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.48%
Phosphorus:253.69mg
25.37%
Copper:0.44mg
21.86%
Iron:3.74mg
20.8%
Fiber:3.97g
15.88%
Vitamin K:16.12µg
15.35%
Vitamin B3:2.9mg
14.48%
Selenium:9.61µg
13.73%
Magnesium:54.43mg
13.61%
Zinc:1.93mg
12.86%
Calcium:126.8mg
12.68%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.29%
Potassium:397.04mg
11.34%
Vitamin A:522.48IU
10.45%
Vitamin B5:0.91mg
9.12%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.83%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.66%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.32%
Source:My Recipes