Brazilian recipe
Easy, Creamy Shrimp Risotto Step by Step (Risoto de camarão)
Creamy, flavorful shrimp risotto made with simple ingredients like rice, shrimp, and hearts of palm for a practical, satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
1 chopped tomato, seeded
Chopped parsley, to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, mashed
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup chopped hearts of palm
6 tablespoons Arborio or Carnaroli rice
200 g peeled, cleaned shrimp, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 teaspoon chopped onion
Chopped parsley, to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, mashed
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup chopped hearts of palm
6 tablespoons Arborio or Carnaroli rice
200 g peeled, cleaned shrimp, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 teaspoon chopped onion
Where to find ingredients
Find the ingredients in the produce section, seafood counter, rice aisle, and canned vegetables aisle of your local supermarket. If needed, use frozen shrimp as a substitute for fresh.
Preparation method
- Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the onion until translucent
- Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and firm, about 3 to 4 minutes
- Set aside
- In the same pot, add the rice and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly
- Add a ladle of hot stock or water and cook, stirring until the liquid is almost gone
- Repeat the process, adding stock little by little, until the rice is al dente and creamy
- In the last few minutes, add the tomato, hearts of palm, peas, and the reserved shrimp
- Mix well, adjust the salt and pepper, and finish with chopped parsley
- Serve hot, garnished with more parsley if desired
Observations
Shrimp risotto is a classic recipe that combines the silkiness of creamy rice with the bold flavor of shrimp. It is perfect for anyone looking for a practical, flavorful dish, and it uses accessible ingredients and simple techniques. The process involves cooking the rice until it is al dente, sautéing the aromatics and shrimp, and finishing with ingredients that create a creamy texture and irresistible flavor. Ideal for a special lunch or dinner, shrimp risotto wins people over with its taste and how easy it is to make.
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