Lemon-Mint Bulgur Risotto with Garlic Shrimp

Name: Lemon-Mint Bulgur Risotto with Garlic Shrimp
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup risotto and about 3 ounces shrimp)
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; ¾ cup finely chopped green onions; 1 cup uncooked bulgur; 4 cups torn spinach; ⅓ cup chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; Lemon wedges (optional)

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5 Reviews

The strong mint flavor makes this risotto a great foil for the garlic-infused shrimp. Although chewy bulgur grains separate in tabbouleh, they stick together when cooked as a risotto.

By Lorrie Hulston Corvin

Recipe by Cooking Light March 2005

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Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

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Yield:

4 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup risotto and about 3 ounces shrimp)

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Directions

Step 1
Combine water and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.

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Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add green onions; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add bulgur; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add warm salted water, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently until each portion of warm salted water is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total). Remove from heat. Add spinach, mint, rind, and juice; stir until spinach wilts. Keep warm.
Step 3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and shrimp; sauté for 2 minutes or until shrimp are done. Divide risotto evenly among 4 small bowls or plates, and arrange shrimp evenly over risotto. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

321 calories; calories from fat 26%; fat 9.4g; saturated fat 1.4g; mono fat 5.3g; poly fat 1.6g; protein 28.9g; carbohydrates 32.3g; fiber 8.2g; cholesterol 172mg; iron 4.9mg; sodium 789mg; calcium 132mg.

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dbshade

09/05/2015

If you enjoy the earthy taste of bulgur, you will like this recipe. I thought it was GREAT! I made it just as written - no substitutions or changes. The inclusion of the lemon peel/fresh lemon juice was nice. I think if you are someone who is dieting, recipes with interesting flavors help a LOT with satiety. It felt like I ordered this is at a restaurant! Loved it!!

hormiguita

04/29/2012

bulgur turned out sticky and musshy. and i didn't even use all 3 cups of water. I would recommend only using 2 cups.

BeckyStroz

04/18/2012

This was delicious! I used arborio rice instead of the bulger since that is what I had on hand. We didn't even miss the butter or cheese. Pairs perfectly with the garlic shrimp.

Sclaro

05/18/2011

This was such a great meal! Everyone loved the lemon taste and I was surprised at how light it tasted. I used orzo instead of bulgur, but will definitely try making it in the future with bulgur.

alice809

04/10/2011

This is a staple in my box. The clean,fresh flavors make the shrimp the main focus!

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