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Shrimp Risotto with Spinach and Basil - Risotto Gamberetti con Spinaci e Basilico Recipe
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Ingredients
- 6 cups (about) low-salt chicken broth
- 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 and 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 and 1/2 cups Arborio rice or medium-grain white rice (about 9 and 1/2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- One 6-ounce package baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Additional grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Bring 6 cups broth to simmer in medium saucepan.
- Add shrimp.
- Turn off heat, cover, and let stand until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 3 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to small bowl; cover with foil to keep warm.
- Cover broth to keep warm.
- Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and stir 1 minute.
- Add rice and stir until edge of rice is translucent but center is still opaque, about 2 minutes.
- Add wine and cook until wine is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
- Add 3/4 cup chicken broth.
- Simmer until almost all broth is absorbed, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
- Continue to add broth, 3/4 cup at a time, until rice is just tender and mixture is creamy, stirring often and allowing almost all broth to be absorbed after each addition, about 25 minutes total.
- During last 5 minutes, add spinach in 4 batches, stirring and allowing spinach to wilt after each addition.
- Mix in shrimp, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and basil.
- Season risotto to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spoon risotto into shallow bowls and serve, passing additional cheese separately.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 130g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 178 | |
| Calories from Fat 73 | 41% |
| Total Fat 8.28g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 2.33g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium 257mg | 11% |
| Potassium 289mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 2.61g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.33g | 0% |
| Protein 19.23g | 31% |
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