Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp Risotto Step-by-Step (Risoto de camarão)
A creamy, flavorful shrimp risotto made with simple ingredients like rice, shrimp, and hearts of palm, perfect for a practical and delicious meal.
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Ingredients
1 chopped tomato, deseeded
Chopped parsley to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup hearts of palm, chopped
6 tablespoons Arborio or Carnaroli rice
200 g peeled, cleaned, fresh or frozen shrimp
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 teaspoon onion, finely chopped
Chopped parsley to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup hearts of palm, chopped
6 tablespoons Arborio or Carnaroli rice
200 g peeled, cleaned, fresh or frozen shrimp
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 teaspoon onion, finely chopped
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh shrimp, vegetables, and canned hearts of palm at local markets or supermarkets. If Arborio rice is unavailable, a high-starch short-grain rice can serve as a substitute.
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 shrimp and cook until pink and firm, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Set the shrimp aside.
- In the same pan, add the rice and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add a ladle of hot broth or water and cook, stirring until the liquid almost disappears.
- Repeat the process, adding broth gradually, 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 salt and pepper, and finish with chopped parsley.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Observations
Shrimp risotto is a classic dish that combines the smoothness of creamy rice with the distinct flavor of shrimp. Perfect for those seeking a practical yet flavorful option, this recipe uses accessible ingredients and straightforward techniques. The preparation involves cooking the rice until al dente, sautéing aromatics and shrimp, and finishing with ingredients that provide an irresistible texture. Ideal for a special lunch or dinner, this shrimp risotto wins everyone over with its taste and ease of preparation.
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