Rating: 4.5 stars
14 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 11
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

Serve this Pan-Seared Shrimp and Arugula Risotto dish with steamed or roasted asparagus for the ultimate meal.

Recipe by Cooking Light May 2010

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Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Recipe Summary

Yield:
6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Bring Homemade Chicken Stock to a simmer in a small saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.

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  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add shrimp to pan; cook 1 minute. Remove pan from heat; set aside.

  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add 1 cup stock; cook 4 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently until each portion of stock is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 minutes total). Stir in shrimp; cook 1 minute or until done. Stir in cheese, butter, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Remove from heat; stir in arugula and basil.

Nutrition Facts

344 calories; fat 13.4g; saturated fat 4.8g; mono fat 5.8g; poly fat 1.5g; protein 26g; carbohydrates 30.3g; fiber 1.9g; cholesterol 139mg; iron 2.6mg; sodium 521mg; calcium 210mg.
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