A dish so elegant it doesn’t give away how easy it is to make.

This shrimp risotto recipe is nice and springycreamy, tender, and savory all at once.

Theshrimphave just a touch of heat to them, as well as a beautiful orange color from the paprika.

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What wine is best for shrimp risotto?

Chardonnay or sauvignon blanc work well.

What Is the Trick to Perfect Risotto?

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Overcooking the rice ruins the dish, and over-stirring it compromises its signature creamy texture.

But this shrimp risotto recipe actually comes together in just one pot and without much fuss.

And for risotto, the starch is desirable because it contributes to the creamy texture.

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double-check the dish cooks evenly by placing asimmering stockon an empty burner.

It goes fast, and you oughta stay with the shrimp while it cooks.

What Goes With Shrimp Risotto?

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In addition to dry white wine, serve shrimp risotto with a simple green salad.

Other vegetable side dish options includeroasted asparagus,carrots, orgreen beans.

)finely chopped white onion(from 1 large [12 oz.]

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onion)

3medium-sizegarlic cloves, minced (2 Tbsp.)

1cup(7 oz.

Remove from heat, and cover to keep warm.

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Saute shrimp:

Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

Transfer to a plate, and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.

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Repeat procedure with remaining shrimp.

Cook risotto:

Add butter to skillet; cook over medium until melted, about 1 minute.

Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

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Stir in rice to coat in onions and garlic.

Add wine, and cook, stirring often, until mostly evaporated, about 1 minute.

(You should use all the stock.)

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Add shrimp, and toss well to combine.

Garnish with additional Parmesan and parsley.

We think the secret to outstanding risotto is in the rice.