Risotto with Prawns and Asparagus

A creamy Italian rice dish featuring tender asparagus spears and prawns, finished with butter and seasoned to perfection.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.1 kcals 2184.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 74.7 grams 298.6 grams
Fat 13.1 grams 52.4 grams
Protein 27.6 grams 110.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
42.6
g
Unsalted Butter
Divided use
GrainsCereals
350
g
Carnaroli Rice
Or vialone nano rice
Liquids
175
ml
Dry White Wine
Standard glass size
2
l
Fish Stock
Mild, kept hot
NutsSeeds
1
unit
Sea Salt
To taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
Seafood
200
g
Prawns
Cooked and peeled
30
g
Prawns
Cooked, warm for garnish
Vegetables
2
piece
Shallots
Small, peeled and finely chopped
20
piece
Asparagus
Steamed until just tender, spears removed
4
piece
Asparagus
Whole, hot, steamed for garnish

Steps

  • Fry chopped shallots in butter until soft.
  • Add rice to the pan and stir for 5 minutes to toast grains.
  • Pour in white wine and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Add 3 ladles of hot stock and stir through.
  • Add remaining stock gradually, stirring until each addition is absorbed.
  • Add asparagus and prawns after 15 minutes of cooking.
  • Season with salt and pepper and cook until rice is creamy and firm.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the remaining butter.
  • Rest covered for 4 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with extra asparagus and prawns.