Shrimp and Rice

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Heaped 1 cup Arborio rice
• 2/3 cup dry white wine
• 3 cups hot vegetable broth
• 3/4 cup frozen fava beans
• 3/4 cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp creme fraiche
• juice of 1 lime
• 2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper freshly ground- to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the butter and oil in a large pan; add the shrimp and saute until barely pink; transfer to a plate and set aside.

Put the onion and garlic in the pan and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add the rice and stir until the grains are translucent, about 5 minutes, Stir in the wine and cook until t has evaporated. Then gradually add the hot broth (stock) 1/2 cup at a time, stirring and adding the next 1/2 cup when the last addition has been absorbed.

Add the beans and peas after about 10 minutes, and continue in this way until the rice is soft, 15-20 minutes,

Stir in the shrimp, creme fraiche, lime juice and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.