Name: Creamy Shrimp Tomato Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 pound of cleaned peeled and deveined shrimp; 1 teaspoon each of seasoning: black pepper, sweet paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme; 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil; 1 half of a cleaned seeded bell pepper chopped; 1 stalk finely minced chopped fennel or celery; 1 tablespoons butter; 2 cups arborio rice; 3 oz cream cheese with 1 teaspoon granulated garlic and 1 tablespoon Italian herb medley or oregano, basil, and parsley; 4 cloves of minced garlic cloves; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 sliced plum tomatoes; 1/2 cup fresh pureed plum tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4-6 cups warm chicken broth; 6 fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano grated cheese

This Creamy Shrimp Tomato Risotto is packed with creamy herb and garlic tomato flavors.

Topped with some fresh basil and grated cheese is makes the perfect light summer weeknight meal that's all in one pan.

This tomato-based creamy risotto has herbs, spices, and a few vegetables chopped to give this its unique flavors.

During the summer we love this light meal, and of course, if you're not a seafood lover feel free to use any other meat you prefer, steak, lamb, chicken, or even another seafood that will work.

This cream sauce is very basic using cream cheese, tomato puree, tomato paste, and chicken broth, so it's very versatile.

Scroll down to the bottom and there is a printable recipe card with the exact measurements needed.

Arborio Rice

Risotto can be tricky if you don't watch it, overcooked risotto is the worse mishap so make sure you make this dish al dente unless you like it mushy like oatmeal.

The rice is very delicate when absorbing liquids but takes a little time to cook however once it reaches an al dente stage, it's done overcooking the rice will make a paste.

Be very careful and be that cook that tastes as you go, not just follow the recipe to a T it has to be checked frequently to ensure the rice is perfect.

Tips

Always saute the risotto and toast it with garlic before making risotto to flavor the grain for just a few minutes
Do not overcook the rice, it should be a little on the al dente side or will turn to mush
We like to add wine but try a dry Marsala sometime instead of white wine
Season the rice with salt and pepper to taste at the end
Any sauteed vegetables can be used, these are the flavors we prefer in this recipe
Cooked meats instead of seafood can be added to the risotto
Use leftover by adding 1 egg, and enough breadcrumb to form a ball usually 3 tablespoons to a cup then roll, and fry in oil until golden brown or bake sprayed with cooking oil at 400 degrees until browned
Only use arborio rice
Use only freshly grated cheese off a block for this recipe

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Serving Ideas

As I said before this rice dish is versatile and can be adapted easily to make a whole meal.

If you're a fan of seafood topping the risotto with cooked seafood is a gourmet-style meal and if you're a meat-lover try grilling a steak filet.

Also, for nuts allergies try substituting roasted pumpkin seeds when adding nuts and if you're vegetarian, try topping the risotto with sauteed broccoli rabe, cauliflower steaks, or sauteed spinach leaves.

Hope you enjoy this recipe, we love risotto and again it's a whole easy meal you make in one pan!