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Saffron-Shrimp Risotto

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  • Prep 45 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Ingredients 13
  • Servings 6
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This exquisite risotto with saffron and shrimp will be remembered by all your guests!
by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Mar 25, 2014
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Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
  • 2 cups uncooked short-grain Arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/3 cup whipping cream
  • 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (3 oz)

Directions

  •  
    1
    In microwavable bowl, microwave 1 cup of the broth and salt on High 1 minute. Stir in saffron until broth turns an orange color and salt dissolves; leave saffron threads in broth.
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    2
    In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent. Add garlic, thyme and parsley; cook 30 seconds to 1 minute (do not burn garlic).
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    3
    Stir in rice until coated with oil. Stir in saffron broth. Reduce heat to medium; add wine. Cook about 2 minutes or until wine is almost evaporated. Cover; simmer over medium heat 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring in about 1/2 cup broth every 5 minutes until all broth has been added and mixture is creamy.
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    4
    Stir in cream and shrimp. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until shrimp are pink and rice is tender. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    You might need extra chicken broth.
  • tip 2
    If desired, substitute white onion for the shallots.
  • tip 3
    If desired, serve with extra Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

430 Calories, 10g Total Fat, 26g Protein, 55g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
430
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
16%
Saturated Fat
5g
26%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
140mg
47%
Sodium
1590mg
66%
Potassium
240mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
55g
18%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
2g
Protein
26g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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