Brazilian recipe
Creamy and Easy Prawn Risotto (Risoto de camarão)
A creamy and flavourful prawn risotto, made with simple staples like rice, prawns, and heart of palm, perfect for a delicious and practical meal.
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Ingredients
1 cup chopped heart of palm
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 teaspoon chopped onion
1 tomato, deseeded and chopped
6 tablespoons Arborio or Carnaroli rice
200g prawns, peeled, cleaned, and fresh or frozen
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove of garlic, crushed
Chopped parsley, to taste
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 teaspoon chopped onion
1 tomato, deseeded and chopped
6 tablespoons Arborio or Carnaroli rice
200g prawns, peeled, cleaned, and fresh or frozen
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove of garlic, crushed
Chopped parsley, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Most ingredients can be found at local supermarkets, greengrocers, or fishmongers in Nairobi and major Kenyan towns. Heart of palm is typically available in the tinned goods aisle of premium supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onion until translucent
- Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds
- Add the prawns and cook until they turn pink and firm, about 3 to 4 minutes
- Set the prawns aside
- In the same pan, add the rice and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly
- Add a ladle of hot stock or water and cook, stirring until the liquid has almost disappeared
- Repeat the process, adding liquid bit by bit until the rice is al dente and creamy
- In the final minutes, stir in the tomato, heart of palm, peas, and the reserved prawns
- Mix well, season with salt and pepper to taste, and finish with chopped parsley
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired
Observations
Prawn risotto is a classic dish that combines the softness of creamy rice with the distinct flavour of prawns. Ideal for those seeking a practical yet flavour-packed meal, this recipe uses accessible ingredients and straightforward techniques. The preparation involves cooking the rice until al dente, sautéing aromatics and prawns, and finishing with ingredients that deliver a velvety texture and an irresistible taste. Perfect for a special lunch or dinner, this prawn risotto wins over anyone with its rich profile and ease of preparation.
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