This simple and elegant meal is perfect for a special occasion. Shrimp are tossed into a creamy risotto with a touch of lemon zest and Parmesan for kick. Perfectly roasted zucchini and butter make for a beautiful and delicious finish.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
20 ounce
Shrimp
(Contains Shellfish)
1.5 cup
Arborio Rice
2 ounce
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains Milk)
4 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
1 unit
Yellow Onion
4 clove
Garlic
16 ounce
Zucchini
¼ ounce
Thyme
1 unit
Lemon
2 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains Milk)
2 teaspoon
Olive Oil
box
Salt
box
Pepper
Prep the ingredients: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a small pot, bring the stock concentrates and 8 cups water to a simmer over low heat. Halve, peel, and finely dice the onion. Cut the zucchini into ½-inch cubes. Mince or grate the garlic. Zest and halve the lemon.
Roast the zucchini: Toss the zucchini on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place in the oven for about 20 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking, until golden brown.
Start the risotto: Meanwhile, heat 2 Tablespoons butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, tossing, for 5-6 minutes, until softened. Season with salt and pepper. Add the Arborio rice to the pan and cook, tossing, for another 1-2 minutes, until translucent. Add the entire bunch of thyme to the pan.
Begin adding the stock to the pan, ¼ cup at a time, until absorbed, stirring after each addition. Continue until the rice is al dente, for 25-30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. The sauce should be thick but fairly loose. Discard the thyme stems. HINT: Some of the thyme leaves should fall off into the risotto while it infuses.
Finish the risotto: Once the risotto is al dente, stir in the shrimp and Parmesan. Stir for 1-2 minutes, until the shrimp are opaque. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Plate: Serve the risotto topped with a mound of zucchini and enjoy!