Lemony risotto with asparagus and shrimp

Makes 4
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Delicious - shrimp can be omitted if you are Judi!

ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 lb asparagus - trimmed to 1 inch pieces
  • 1 small onion
  • butter
  • 1 1/4 cups Arbrorio rice
  • 1/4 cup white wine or vermouth
  • 3/4 lb peeled shrimp
  • 1 T. lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan
  • 2 T. parsley

directions

  • 1

    Bring stock and water to a simmer and cook asparagus 3 minutes - remove with slotted spoon. Keep broth warm.

  • 2

    Saute finely chopped onion in butter and olive oil for 5 minutes - add rice and stir for 1 minute until rice gets translucent.

  • 3

    Add wine and simmer till absorbed.

  • 4

    Add broth 1/2 cup at a time until absorbed for about 18 minutes.

  • 5

    Stir in shrimp and cook 2 - 3 minutes.

  • 6

    Stir in lemon zest, asparagus, butter and parmesan, parsley and pepper.

  • 7

    Serve immediately. Should be a little soupy but still have some bite in the rice.

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