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Creamy Prawn and Mushroom Risotto

This creamy prawn and mushroom risotto is a luxurious and comforting dish that combines tender, briny prawns with earthy, umami-rich mushrooms, all bound together by the rich, starchy creaminess of the risotto.
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👥 Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
🍳 Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb peeled and deveined prawns
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, bring the stock to a simmer and keep it warm over low heat.
  • In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  • Add the garlic and mushrooms, and continue cooking for 5 minutes until the mushrooms have released their liquid.
  • Add the Arborio rice to the pan and stir to coat the grains with the butter. Pour in the white wine and cook, stirring constantly, until the wine has been absorbed.
  • Ladle in the warm stock, one cup at a time, stirring constantly until the liquid has been absorbed. Repeat this process until the rice is tender and creamy, about 18-20 minutes.
  • Stir in the prawns and Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the creamy prawn and mushroom risotto immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Nutrition Information

  • Calories: 461
  • Total Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 167mg
  • Sodium: 767mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g