Prawn, asparagus and lemon risotto. The bright, fresh flavors of asparagus and lemon permeate this creamy rice dish. Try not to rush this dish, it's worth the wait. Whipping up this deliciously authentic Prawn and Asparagus Risotto recipe is a simple treat.
You can have Prawn, asparagus and lemon risotto using 12 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Prawn, asparagus and lemon risotto
- You need 10-15 of tiger prawns.
- You need 1 of medium white onion.
- You need 5 of asparagus.
- Prepare 1 of lemon (juice and zest).
- It’s 600 ml of Vegetable stock.
- It’s 200 g of arborio risotto rice.
- You need of Small bunch of chives.
- It’s 6 of cherry tomatoes.
- It’s 75 g of butter.
- Prepare of Salt and pepper.
- Prepare of Oil.
- It’s 1 tsp of dried chillies.
The risotto is not covered while microwaving. This risotto is not covered while microwaving. Risotto is a great base for all kinds of vegetables. It's done when it has a loose consistency and ripples when spooned into a bowl.
Prawn, asparagus and lemon risotto instructions
Finely dice your onion and sweat in a pan with oil on a low flame until softened and translucent, making sure to not colour the onions..
Add your lemon zest to the pan and cook for 1 minute..
Add your risotto rice and stir well until it starts to crack. This will allow easy absorption when it comes adding the stock.
Make sure your vegetable stock is hot. Add gradually to the rice, bit by bit. Each time making sure the liquid is fully incorporated before adding more..
Check the seasoning, adding salt and pepper..
Finely slice the asparagus and chives and set aside..
When the rice is a couple minutes off, add your prawns and asparagus and cook..
Finish the risotto with butter and lemon juice and the chopped chives, making sure it’s at dropping consistency..
Quarter your cherry tomatoes and serve on top with a sprinkle of dried chilli for a bit of heat..
Serve and enjoy !!!.
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