Italian Risotto with Shrimp

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5 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
By Patricia Baird
March 2001
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

A risotto without constant stirring? Yes, it's possible with this creamy dish.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/3 cups Arborio rice or other short-grain rice
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn
  • 1/3 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated Asiago cheese

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 409
  • Caloriesfromfat 18%
  • Fat 8.2g
  • Satfat 3.5g
  • Monofat 3g
  • Polyfat 0.9g
  • Protein 26.2g
  • Carbohydrate 55g
  • Fiber 2.2g
  • Cholesterol 121mg
  • Iron 4.3mg
  • Sodium 722mg
  • Calcium 233mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Combine broth and wine in a 1-quart glass measure. Microwave at HIGH for 5 minutes or until mixture boils. Remove from oven; keep warm.

Step 2

Combine onion and oil in a 2-quart casserole. Microwave at HIGH 4 minutes. Stir in broth mixture and rice. Microwave at HIGH for 15 minutes or until the liquid is almost absorbed, stirring every 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the shrimp, corn, bell peppers, basil, and oregano. Microwave at HIGH for 4 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring mixture every 2 minutes. Stir in cheese.

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Ratings & Reviews

CBFISKE's Review

CBFISKE
January 21, 2010
This was surprisingly good for coming from the microwave, elevating risotto to weeknight status. The rice came out perfect, the shrimp wasn't overcooked and the corn gave it just the right amount of sweetness. I didn't have fresh herbs on hand so I cut the amount in half and used dried which worked fine, but I think I'll try thyme instead of basil next time, as suggested by another reviewer. This would also be great with asparagus and mushrooms instead of the shrimp and corn. Overalll, a great addition to our dinner rotation!
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