Creamy Shrimp Scampi Risotto

This Creamy Shrimp Scampi Risotto, with a hint of parmesan topped with juicy shrimp, taste amazing and will have your taste buds exploding with flavor! It sort of has a fancy feel to it as risotto is something that many people only eat at restaurants but not at home often. This risotto is perfect for weeknights but also makes a great date night dinner. Now I will say that Risotto takes a little effort, it’s not one of those meals where you can throw everything in the pot and let It cook.

TIPS FOR MAKING CREAMY SHRIMP SCAMPI RISOTTO

• Never rinse Arborio rice before cooking! The starch from the rice is important when making risotto and rinsing with water would be very counterproductive.
• The rice needs to be stirred frequently to draw the starch from the rice which will make it creamy without adding any milk or cream.
• Keep the stock warm while cooking the risotto! Using the warm stock and adding it a little at a time helps keep the risotto creamy.
• Adding cold chicken stock to the hot pan will cool everything down and slow down the cooking process.
• Don’t add the stock all at once! Follow the recipe and wait until the rice absorbs all the stock then add some more.

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Creamy Shrimp Scampi Risotto

This Creamy Shrimp Scampi Risotto, with a hint of parmesan topped with juicy shrimp, taste amazing and will have your taste buds exploding with flavor!

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

For the Risotto

• 2-3 Tablespoons Butter
• 1 Cup Arborio rice
• 1/2 Cup Diced yellow onion
• 4-6 Cups Warm Chicken Stock (unsalted)
• 1/4 Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 1/2 Cup White wine

For the Shrimp Scampi Sauce

• 2-3 Tablespoons Canola oil
• 1 lb Jumbo shrimp, peeled and devained
• Kosher salt, as needed
• Black pepper, as needed
• Garlic powder, as needed
• Old bay, as needed
• 6 Cloves Minced garlic
• 1-1/2 Cup White wine
• 6-7 Tablespoons Unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
• 2 Tablespoons Chopped parsley
• 1/2 Teaspoon Chopped tarragon

Instructions

 

For the Risotto

• Place a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add butter to the pan and heat through.  Add the onion, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and tender. 
• Stir in the Arborio rice, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute.
• Then add wine and cook until the alcohol has reduced down.
• Add ¼ cup of the warm chicken stock. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir constantly until all stock has been absorbed. Continue adding the stock ¼ cup at a time, stirring frequently, until all of the stock has been used and rice is al dente, about 20 to 25 minutes. 
• Once the risotto has reached your desired consistency remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Set aside and keep warm.  

For the Shrimp Scampi Sauce

• Season the shrimp with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder and old bay.
• In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add canola oil and heat through. 
• Sauté the shrimp on both sides until pink and no longer translucent.
• Remove the shrimp from the pan and keep warm
• In the same pan add a little butter and the garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until the garlic becomes fragrant. 
• Stir in the wine and let reduce down. 
• Remove from the heat. Whisk in the butter one piece at a time, stirring until creamy. Stir in parsley and tarragon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!