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pesto shrimp risotto

A creamy and flavorful risotto topped with garlic-marinated shrimp and fresh basil pesto, perfect for a quick and elegant dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 cup DeLallo Risotto Arborio Rice
  • 0.5 cup white wine sub chicken broth + lemon juice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 pounds jumbo shrimp shells removed, tails optional
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 zest lemon
  • 0.25 cup DeLallo jarred pesto
  • 2 roma tomatoes chopped
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon truffle oil optional

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place the shrimp, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and lemon zest in a bowl or plastic bag. Mix to coat the shrimp and marinate in the fridge for about 1 hour.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add arborio rice, stir to coat, then pour in white wine. Cook until the wine is absorbed, then add broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until each addition is absorbed and rice is creamy and tender.
  4. Stir in Parmesan cheese, truffle oil (if using), and adjust seasoning. Keep warm.
  5. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Brush with pesto in the last minute of cooking.
  6. Serve risotto topped with pesto shrimp, chopped tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of fresh lemon juice.

Notes

Enjoy this bright, pesto-infused seafood risotto that’s perfect for a quick yet impressive dinner.