Lemon Risotto with Shrimp (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Shrimp

01 - 12 medium shrimp, cleaned and deveined
02 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
03 - Dash of black pepper
04 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
05 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - Extra olive oil for grill pan

→ Risotto

08 - 2 tablespoons butter, divided
09 - 1/2 cup diced yellow or white onion
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 cup Arborio rice
12 - 6 ounces dry white wine
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
15 - Fresh parsley, optional for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Thread 6 shrimp on each skewer and set on a plate. Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and olive oil evenly on both sides of the shrimp.
02 - Once the grill pan is hot, brush a thin layer of extra olive oil on the pan. Cook the shrimp skewers on each side for 3 minutes. Set aside to rest, covering with foil to keep warm.
03 - Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds until fragrant, lowering heat if necessary to prevent burning.
04 - Add the rice to the pot and cook while stirring constantly for 5 minutes until the edges of the grains are translucent and the centers are white.
05 - Add the wine to the rice and stir while cooking until it has almost completely evaporated.
06 - Gradually add the chicken broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Before adding the last 1/2 cup, taste the rice for doneness. The grains should hold their shape, and the texture should be creamy.
07 - Turn off the heat and stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter and the lemon zest. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
08 - Plate the risotto and place a shrimp skewer on top. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve.

# Notes:

01 - Use Arborio or Carnaroli rice for authentic creaminess in the risotto.
02 - Dry white wine adds acidity; substitute with chicken broth if needed.

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