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title: "Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto: Meyer Lemon and Parmesan"
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/w12-r4-589a11c49df1813d8b5d9cb2
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 45 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Shellfish
  - Milk
tags:
  - Eat First
  - Contains shellfish
  - Seafood
  - Risotto
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 7000
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Tangy Meyer lemon and creamy risotto blend beautifully
  - theme: Texture
    text: Perfect al dente rice with tender shrimp and crisp-tender asparagus
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/shrimp-and-asparagus-risotto.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Bring 4 cups @water{4%cups} and @veggie stock concentrate{1%unit} to a simmer in a #small pot{} over medium-low heat. Meanwhile, trim and discard bottom inch from @asparagus{12%oz}, then cut stalks into 1-inch pieces. Halve, peel, and finely chop half the @yellow onion{1%unit} (save other half for another use). Mince @garlic{2%cloves}. Zest, then halve @meyer lemon{1%unit}.

Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring, until soft ~{5%minutes}. Add half the minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant ~{30%seconds}.

While onion cooks, fill a medium bowl with ice water. Lower asparagus into simmering stock. Cook until bright green ~{1%minute}. Remove with a slotted spoon (keeping stock over medium-low heat) and transfer to bowl with ice water. Let cool, then drain.

Add @arborio rice{1%cup} to pan with onion. Cook, stirring, until grains are translucent. Add stock ½ cup at a time, stirring after each addition. Allow rice to absorb most of stock before adding more. Continue until grains are al dente and creamy ~{25%minutes}.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a #medium pan{} over medium heat. Pat @shrimp{12%oz} dry with a paper towel. Add shrimp, remaining garlic, and asparagus. Cook, tossing, until shrimp are opaque ~{3%minutes}. Season with @salt{1%tsp} and @pepper{1%tsp}.

When risotto is done cooking, stir in shrimp mixture, a pinch of lemon zest, half the @parmesan cheese{½%cup}, and 1 tbsp @butter{1%tbsp}. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Divide risotto between plates. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and serve.