Shrimp Risotto with Chive Gremolata
By Tufgrlz
Ingredients
- For the Chive Gremolta:
- For the Shrimp Stock-
- 1 lb. medium shrimp
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped leek greens (tops)
- 9 black peppercorns
- 4 fresh parsley sprigs
- 2 bay leaves
- For the Risotto-
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped leeks
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 3/4 cup dry sherry
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 strips thick-sliced bacon, diced
- 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh chives
- 2 Tbsp. minced lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
- Salt to taste
Details
Adapted from tastebook.com
Preparation
Step 1
1.Peel and devein shrinp; set shrimp aside. Place shells and remaining stock ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer stock for 10 minutes. Strain stock through a colander into a bowl; discard solids. Return stock to saucepan over low heat.
2.Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add leeks; sauté 2 minutes, then stir in rice and sauté 2 minutes. Do not allow rice or leeks to brown.
3.Deglaze pan with sherry, stirring frequently until liquid evaporates. Add 1/2 cup at a time until all stock is used and rice is tender, 20-25 minutes.
4.Stir in the peas and shrimp and cook until shrimp are pink and firm, about 5 minutes. Season risotto with salt, cayenne and nutmeg.
5.Off heat, add butter and Parmesan. Garnish with Chive Gremolata (see recipe below).
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