Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto
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Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto

Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto

with Meyer Lemon and Parmesan

One of our favorite things about risottos is that they can breathe new life into otherwise ordinary ingredients. Like shrimp and asparagus, which in any other context might seem like the start of a crisp salad or stir-fry, but here become cozy, warm, and tender when folded into the oozy grains. To freshen things up, we’re adding a dash of Meyer lemon, the hybrid citrus fruit that’s part orange, part lemon, and all tangy deliciousness.

Tags:
Eat First
Contains shellfish
Allergens:
Shellfish
Milk

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time45 minutes
Prep Time
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

10 ounce

Shrimp

(Contains Shellfish)

¾ cup

Arborio Rice

6 ounce

Asparagus

1 unit

Yellow Onion

2 clove

Garlic

¼ cup

Parmesan Cheese

(Contains Milk)

1 unit

Veggie Stock Concentrate

1 unit

Meyer Lemon

Not included in your delivery

1 tablespoon

Butter

(Contains Milk)

2 teaspoon

Olive Oil

unit

Salt

unit

Pepper

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Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Energy (kJ)2427 kJ
Calories580 kcal
Fat18 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Carbohydrate73 g
Sugar5 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein37 g
Cholesterol245 mg
Sodium750 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Small pot
Zester
Large Pan
Bowl
Slotted Spoon
Pan

Instructions

Make Stock and Prep
1

Wash and dry all produce. Bring 4 cups water and stock concentrate to a simmer in a small pot over mediumlow heat. Meanwhile, trim and discard bottom inch from asparagus, then cut stalks into 1-inch pieces. Halve and peel onion. Finely chop one half (save other for another use). Mince garlic. Zest, then halve lemon.

Cook Onion
2

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add half the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, another 30 seconds.

Blanch Asparagus
3

While onion cooks, fill a medium bowl with ice water. Lower asparagus into simmering stock. Cook until bright green, about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon (keeping stock over medium-low heat) and transfer to bowl with ice water. Let cool, then drain.

Make Risotto
4

Add rice to pan with onion. Cook, stirring, until grains are translucent. Add stock ½ cup at a time, stirring after each addition. Allow rice to absorb most of stock before adding more. Continue until grains are al dente and creamy, 25-30 minutes.

Cook Shrimp
5

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel. Add shrimp, remaining garlic, and asparagus. Cook, tossing, until shrimp are opaque, 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish
6

When risotto is done cooking, stir in shrimp mixture, a pinch of lemon zest, half the Parmesan, and 1 TBSP butter. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Divide risotto between plates. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and serve.

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