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Shrimp Risotto with Spinach and Basil

Ingredients

6 cups of Imagine Organic Chicken Broth

16-oz of peeled and deveined large shrimp

2 tablespoons of Hain pure olive oil

1½ cups of coarsely chopped onion

2 large garlic cloves minced

1½ cups of Arborio rice

½ cup of dry white wine

1 6-oz package of baby spinach leaves

½ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese

¼ cup of chopped fresh basil

Directions

  1. Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan, add the shrimp, Turn off heat, cover and let stand until opaque about 3 minutes.
  2. Using a slotted spoon transfer the shrimp to a bowl, cover and set aside. Cover broth to keep warm.
  3. Heat oil in a heavy skillet over a medium heat, add the onions and garlic sauté for about 3 minutes. Add the rice and cook stirring for about 2 minutes. Add about ¾ cup of the warm broth, until absorbed, keep adding the broth ¾ cups at a time until all the broth is absorbed and the rice is just tender, about 25 minutes.
  4. During the last five minutes add the spinach, adding in batches so that each batch wilts before you add the next, stir in the shrimp and basil, and ½ cup of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Spoon the risotto into shallow bowls and top with additional cheese. Serve.

     

Serves: Serves 6