Creamy Seafood Risotto with Shrimp and Peas

This creamy seafood risotto is the perfect comfort food for a chilly night. Arborio rice is cooked in a flavorful broth made with white wine, onion, garlic, shrimp, and peas. The result is a rich and creamy risotto that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Risotto is a classic Italian dish that is made with rice, broth, and vegetables. It is typically cooked in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. The rice is stirred constantly so that it absorbs the broth and becomes creamy. Risotto can be made with a variety of different ingredients, including meat, seafood, and vegetables. This recipe for creamy seafood risotto is a variation on the classic dish. It uses arborio rice, which is a type of short-grain rice that is known for its ability to absorb liquid and become creamy. The risotto is cooked in a flavorful broth made with white wine, onion, garlic, shrimp, and peas. The result is a rich and creamy risotto that is sure to please everyone at the table. The first step in making this risotto is to heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Then, add the onion and cook until softened. Next, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Then, add the rice and stir to coat. Next, add the white wine (if using) and let it cook off. Then, add the broth 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Once the broth has been absorbed, add the shrimp and peas. Cook until the shrimp are cooked through and the peas are heated through. Finally, stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup arborio rice
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Add the rice and stir to coat.
5. Add the white wine (if using) and let it cook off.
6. Add the broth 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly.
7. Once the broth has been absorbed, add the shrimp and peas.
8. Cook until the shrimp are cooked through and the peas are heated through.
9. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley.
10. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The arborio rice is cooked in a flavorful broth made with white wine, onion, garlic, shrimp, and peas.
• The rice is stirred constantly so that it absorbs the broth and becomes creamy.
• The shrimp and peas add flavor and texture to the risotto.
• The Parmesan cheese and parsley add a finishing touch of richness and flavor.
• This risotto is a great way to use up leftover shrimp and peas.