Shrimp Risotto With Fresh Herb Butter

"This dish is finished with a delicious (and super-easy) basil and tarragon butter. For Zaar World Tour this is very Italian in origin."
 
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photo by Bojan N. photo by Bojan N.
Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add shrimp; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until almost opaque in center, about 3 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to bowl and add 1 tablespoon butter and shallots to same pan.
  • Sauté 3 minutes.
  • Add rice; stir 1 minute, add wine.
  • Stir until wine is absorbed, about 2 minutes.
  • Add clam juice (OR chicken stock) and bring to boil, reduce heat.
  • Simmer until rice is tender and risotto is creamy, stirring often, about 18 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blend remaining 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon basil, and tarragon in small bowl.
  • Season herb butter to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Mix shrimp, any accumulated juices, and 1 tablespoon basil into risotto.
  • Simmer 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper and spoon risotto into shallow bowls.
  • Swirl some herb butter into top of each. Serve, passing cheese separately.

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Reviews

  1. Amazing recipe and very well explained. I loved it big time. I made two little changes. I didn't use butter only, but a mixture of olive oil and butter. In addition, I decorated the meal with sauted cherry tomatoes :)
     
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  2. We really enjoyed this recipe. The preparation was so uncomplicated. Liked the fact you don't have to stand over it and stir for 20 minutes. Made for Everyday Holiday Tag game. :)
     
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