Shrimp, Pea & Zucchini Risotto

Shrimp, Pea & Zucchini Risotto

#Easy Prep #Protein Smart

🥘 Ingredients

  • arborio rice
    1 c
  • black pepper
    ½ tsp
  • butter
    4 tbsp
  • chicken stock concentrate
    1 unit
  • lemon
    1
  • olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • parmesan cheese
    2 tbsp
  • peas
    1 c
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • shallot
    1
  • shrimp
    10 oz
  • zucchini
    1

🍳 Cookware

  • large pan
  • medium pot
  1. 1
    Thaw shrimp if frozen and pat dry. Wash and dry all produce.
  2. 2
    Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and shallot ; season with salt and black pepper . Cook, stirring, until softened ⏱️ 2 minutes .
    olive oil: 1 tbsp, shallot: 1, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: ½ tsp
  3. 3
    In a medium pot , dissolve chicken stock concentrate in 4 cups water and bring to a simmer. Add arborio rice and 1 cup simmering stock to pan; stir until liquid has mostly absorbed. Repeat with remaining stock—adding ½ cup at a time and stirring until liquid has mostly absorbed—until rice is al dente and mixture is creamy ⏱️ 25 minutes .
    chicken stock concentrate: 1 unit, arborio rice: 1 c
  4. 4
    Once risotto is done, stir in shrimp , peas , zucchini , half the parmesan cheese , and 2 tbsp of the butter . Add a squeeze of lemon juice from the lemon to taste. Season generously with salt and pepper.
    shrimp: 10 oz, peas: 1 c, zucchini: 1, parmesan cheese: 2 tbsp, butter: 4 tbsp, lemon: 1
  5. 5
    Divide risotto between bowls. Top with lemon zest and remaining parmesan. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.