This recipe for Easy Lemon Shrimp Risotto is a delicious one pot meal that’s simple to whip up after a hard day’s work.
Making risotto doesn’t have to involve ages of stirring over the stove, and this easy recipe proves it! So if you love risotto, but hate making it, this version just may change your life!
I’m a big fan of risotto. This is my 5th risotto recipe since I started this site and I promise it won’t be the last. There’s just something about the comforting, creamy dish that just makes my mouth water. That said, I’m not a big fan of the traditional way of making risotto that involves constant stirring and a sore arm! But not this risotto!
This risotto takes just about 30 or so minutes to make, so while most people save risotto for a weekend or special occasions, this one can be made on a Wednesday night without a worry in sight! So go ahead – whip it up, spoon into a bowl, top it with some grated cheese and call it dinner!
This isn’t the first quick and easy risotto I’ve made so if you love risotto, why not try one of these recipes too.
Shrimp and Asparagus Saffron Risotto
Roast Tomato & Pea Risotto
Skinny Mushroom & Barley Risotto
I’ve made this risotto with broccoli and peas, but you can make it with any vegetables you like.
Easy Lemon Shrimp Risotto
This risotto recipe is a delicious one pot meal that's simple to whip up after a hard day's work.
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 2 small shallots peeled and finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
- 2 cups Risotto Rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups chicken stock
- the zest of 1/2 a lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 6 ounces broccoli florets
- 8 ounces raw peeled shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper
- 1⁄2 cup frozen peas
- A handful of flat leaf parsley chopped
- 1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese plus more for serving
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large pan, saute the shallots 2 tablespoons of butter until they are cooked and soft but not browned.
Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add all the rice and stir it around with the other ingredients to toast the grains thoroughly without browning.
Raise the heat to high, add the wine and reduce it until nearly all of the liquid is absorbed into the rice.
Stir in the stock, lemon zest, and lemon juice. reduce the heat, stir and leave to cook covered 15-18 until the rice is just under cooked (Checking after about 15 minutes to make sure no additional stock is needed. If the risotto looks dry, add some of the remaining stock).
Add the Shrimp, broccoli and peas. Cook 5 minutes.
Add the chopped parsley, the remaining butter, and grated cheese. Mix together and season to taste before serving.
amyengberson says
I’m always nervous to serve a risotto dish on weeknights because it takes too much time. This dish looks doable and delicious!
thespeckledpalate says
This risotto looks SO comforting and perfect for a rainy day like today. Nothing says comfort like creamy, cheesy risotto!
Krista says
This looks delicious! I need to make this asap!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Ooo! A beautiful risotto that doesn’t take a lot of arm power?! Sign me up! This looks so great!
Erren says
Thanks, Patricia! It really is simple to make!
Katerina @ Diethood says
What a wonderful risotto!!
Erren says
Thanks Katerina! Hope you like it!
The Little Epicurean says
I love quick and easy meals. I remember the first time I made risotto in college… it was a disaster. Looking forward to trying your easier version!
Erren says
I can relate! Many risotto nightmares in my time! ? thus recipe is so easy though!
kudoskookies3 says
This is one beautiful looking bowl of risotto. Very creamy and comforting!
Erren says
Thank you ?
Susannah // Feast + West says
Mmm — risotto. Takes me back to an Italian vacation from my past. I love that yours is so bright and lemony and made in just one pot! I am definitely going to check out those other risotto recipes next time I’m hankering for it.
Erren says
Thanks so much, Susannah! Enjoy!