Tomato & Shrimp Risotto

Dinner Ideas —
August 25, 2016
Dinner Ideas —
August 25, 2016

Tomato & Shrimp Risotto

Risotto was the first dish I learned how to make “as an adult.” Random, I know, but hear me out.

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Tomato & Shrimp Risotto

tomato and shrimp risotto in a white bowl

Risotto was the first dish I learned how to make “as an adult.” Random, I know, but hear me out. I love how flavorful it is. How easy it is to make in big batches. And how it’s so wonderfully filling and stick-to-your-ribs-y. Spinach and parmesan risotto was actually the first dish I photographed for this blog. It didn’t even make it on as a real recipe, but I remember photographing it in my apartment in New York on my desk as a photo trial. I wish I could find the photo, but you’ll just have to trust me.

To this day, it’s one of my favorite dishes to make. And it’s perfect for the transition between summer and fall. Warm and comforting, yet still fresh and unique. This Tomato and Shrimp Risotto takes advantage of beautiful late summer heirloom tomatoes, as well as fresh shrimp and a boatload of parm. Because what’s risotto without parm?

Bonus: It also freezes really well. So you can make it on the weekend and have it any night of the week.

What is risotto?

Because risotto is a popular dish at Italian restaurants, many people mistakenly believe it’s a pasta dish. Plot twist: risotto is actually a rice dish! To make real risotto, you need to use a special kind of rice called arborio rice (any major grocery store chain should carry it). While the arborio rice cooks, it releases its starches, which is what makes risotto so creamy and delicious. Risotto is typically made with broth or stock and a little wine, plus lots of cheese. It’s a surprisingly easy dish to make, but it’s a total crowd pleaser.

tomato and shrimp risotto with squeezed limes

Tips on how to make risotto

You should be able to follow my instructions in the recipe card below quite easily, but here are a few top tips for making homemade tomato and shrimp risotto:

Add the broth a little at a time — Risotto uses a special cooking technique where you stir in only a little broth at a time and wait for it to be absorbed into the rice before adding more to the pot. This gives the rice time to release its starches and prevent you from over cooking the rice (if that happens to you, don’t worry! We’ve all been there).

Warm the stock in a saucepan — While the risotto is busy bubbling away, keep the stock you intend to add to the risotto in a saucepan over low heat. Adding warm broth to the warm risotto will speed up the entire cooking process.

Use freshly grated parmesan — I’m all for saving money on groceries, but for a dish as simple as risotto it’s important that you use freshly grated parmesan cheese. The stuff in the shaker can’t hold a candle to the real stuff, not to mention it’s too powdery to properly melt into the creamy shrimp and tomato risotto.

Side note, I’m coming up with new recipes for the fall. What would you guys like to see on the old blahg? Let me know in the comments below!

Love + kisses to you all.

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Late Summer Tomato + Shrimp Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
  • 16 oz fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

    1. Simmer white wine and chicken stock in a small saucepan.
    2. Rinse the arborio rice in cold water, then shake to remove excess. Place rice, onion, and olive oil into a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Allow for the onions to become slightly translucent, about 3 minutes.
    3. Turn heat to low. Add in 1/2 cup of the stock at a time, stirring to combine it with the rice. Once it is absorbed, add in another 1/2 cup of stock. Once broth is used up, add in tomato and shrimp, stirring to cover the shrimp completely. Allow to cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the shrimp is completely cooked through. Add in parsley, parmesan cheese, and juice of 2 limes, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes, until the rice is creamy and al dente.
    4. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes, during which time the rice will continue to cook. Serve with a healthy dose of parmesan and parsley!

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Healthy Mushroom Bolognese with Tagliatelle 

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  1. This sounds delicious and I intend to make it this week. However, it needs some clarification for novice cooks. You may want to indicate in the ingredients that the onion should be chopped. Also, is it one cup of diced tomatoes, or 1 cup of tomatoes, then diced? The rice and onion should be stirred frequently before adding the first 1/2 cup of broth. I also suggest you add a sentence about repeating the adding of 1/2 cup of broth at a time and stirring constantly until the rice completely absorbs the liquid until all the broth is used up. Lastly, it seems the shrimp is cooking way too long and will become rubbery after cooking for 10-12 minutes on heat, then an additional 10 minutes off heat. Please clarify. Thank you.

  2. This was my first time making risotto I was watching Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. Risotto is a big deal on that show, and I thought I would try making it.
    I added some garlic, and used cilantro instead of parsley because that’s all I had. It turned out so well. My husband couldn’t stop praising it! Great recipe!

  3. I wish this recipe were a little more detailed…How should I prepare the onion for the dish? Chop it I assume? How long do you simmer the wine and stock? Do you then take it off the stove and start doing the rice, then add back the stock 1/2 cup at a time? Is there an estimate on how much time it will take for stock to absorb into rice? Do you ever cover it when it sits or no? For the novice cook this leaves a lot to worry about…looks delish though, I’ll give it my best shot 🙂






    • Hi Amanda! Chop the onion into little bits. Simmer the wine and stock the entire time you cook the risotto. You just use a ladle to transfer 1/2 cup of the stock at a time into the rice. It should take 3-5 minutes between each addition of stock. Don’t cover the dish at all. And enjoy!!