A delicate Italian risotto with a tropical twist. Rice and shrimps flavored by the zest and juice of limes… simply delicious! Ideal for a quick dinner with your friends.
Ingredients (for 2)
- 1 cup white rice (about 180 gr or 6 oz)
- 1 cup shrimp
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 1 shallot
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt & chili
Directions
- Peel, devein and wash the shrimps
- Cut each shrimp into three pieces and set aside in a bowl
- Wash and peel lime zest, and finely chop it in small pieces
- Squeeze lime juice in the bowl with the shrimps and let marinate a few minutes
- Bring a little water to a boil in a small saucepan; when the water is boiling, add the lime zest and turn off heat
- Stir and let rest for 1 minute, then drain in a thin colander and reserve aside
- Take a large saucepan or skillet and heat olive oil over medium heat (you will use this to cook the risotto)
- In a different deep saucepan bring vegetable stock to a simmer
- Thinly dice shallots, or onions, and add them to the pan with oil; sauté for 3 minutes or until translucent
- Add the rice, with a touch of chili powder, and toast it until warm (2-3 minutes) at high temperature
- Add the wine and stir continuously over medium heat until absorbed (about 1 minute)
- Add hot stock in small quantities and stir continuously until absorbed
- Towards the end of cooking time (which depends on rice variety), stir in lime juice, zest and shrimps, and season with a pinch of salt
- When the rice is cooked through, but remains slightly firm to the bite, remove from the heat
- Add butter and stir rapidly to make it creamy
- Let it rest for a couple of minutes and then serve!
Tips from the Chef
- In order to check if the rice has been toasted enough time before adding the wine, you can touch it with the back of your finger: if it is pretty warm you can add the wine
- Before adding the stock, be sure that all alcohol has evaporated by smelling the risotto
- Use the Italian rice variety “Carnaroli” for best results
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