Ingredients
- 4 cups shrimp stock
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup minced shallots
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper
- 1 pound shrimp, shelled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- Basil oil
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
472 calories; 16 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 10 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 42 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 32 grams protein; 184 milligrams cholesterol; 505 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
4 servings
Preparation
- Bring the stock to a simmer in a medium saucepan; keep at a gentle simmer.
- Meanwhile, heat a wide saucepan or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, shallots, and garlic and cook until the shallots have softened, about 2 minutes. Pour in the rice and cook, stirring pretty much constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, so the rice can drink up the oil. When it’s ready for the next step, the rice will make a different sound as you stir it, almost as if you are stirring tiny pebbles.
- Pour in the wine and stir. Season with salt and white pepper and bring to a simmer. Now’s the time to start monitoring the heat. You want the liquid at a steady simmer, moving but not bubbling away like a lunatic. Stir often, scraping the bottom of the pan. When most of the wine has been absorbed – when you scrape across the center of the pan, you’ll leave a moat – ladle in 1 cup of the shrimp stock. Keep at a simmer, stirring away until the rice drinks up most of this liquid. Continue the process, adding stock by the cupful, until you’ve added 3 cups of stock.
- Add the shrimp and tomatoes with the last cup of stock and simmer until the rice is al dente and still saucy.
- Divide the risotto among four soup plates. Spoon a ribbon of basil oil around the risotto in each bowl. Serve immediately.
About 1 hour 15 minutes
Dining and Cooking