Asparagus Risotto with Shrimp & Lemon
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Asparagus Risotto with Shrimp & Lemon

Creamy asparagus risotto, juicy shrimp and a bright hit of lemon make this an easy dinner that still feels a little special. The shrimp cooks while the risotto simmers, so you get a fresh, satisfying meal for two without turning dinner into a whole production.

  • 2 servings
  • Prep 5 minutes
  • Cook 16 minutes
  • Easy

2 people

Ingredients

  • 1 package Asparagus Risotto
  • 180 g raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and patted dry
  • ½ lemon, finely zested
  • 1 tsp lemon juice, reserved from the lemon
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, for the shrimp
  • 700 ml water + vegetable stock concentrate
  • 15 g butter
  • Dry white wine, optional
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Toast the risotto

    Heat the extra-virgin olive oil listed for the risotto in a wide pan. Add the risotto mix and toast for about 1 minute. Add a splash of dry white wine, if using, and let it evaporate.

  2. Simmer

    Add 700 ml of water and vegetable stock concentrate. Simmer gently for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Cook the shrimp

    When the risotto has about 5 minutes left, heat the extra-virgin olive oil listed for the shrimp in a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 180 g shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until just opaque. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.

  4. Finish the risotto

    Remove the risotto from the heat and stir in 15 g butter, the reserved lemon juice, and about half of the lemon zest. Taste and add salt if needed.

  5. Serve

    Divide the risotto between the serving plates. Top with the cooked shrimp and finish with the remaining lemon zest and freshly ground black pepper.

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