Shrimp Bruschetta Risotto
All the classic bruschetta flavors combine naturally: the shrimp, herbaceous basil, acidic tomato, and, just because it’s delicious, garlic.
Ingredients
8 oz Shrimp
3/4 cup Arborio Rice
4 oz Grape Tomatoes
2 oz Shredded Asiago Cheese
1 oz Basil Pesto
2 Green Onions
1/2 oz Butter
2 tsp vegetable broth concentrate
2 Garlic Cloves
1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
Directions
Thinly slice tomatoes
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate
Mince garlic
Pat shrimp dry
In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, white portions of green onions, 1/4 tsp garlic (reserve remaining for shrimp), 2 tsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper, then set aside
Place a medium pot over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp olive oil
Add rice to hot pot, stir occasionally until toasted, 1-2 minutes
Add broth concentrate and 1 cup boiling water to small pot, Rice should just be covered by water; Stir often until nearly all water is absorbed
Add 1/2 cup boiling water to rice pot, stir often again until nearly all water is absorbed; Repeat this process, stirring often, 18-20 minutes
Remove from burner; Stir in butter, cheese (reserve 2 Tbsp for garnish), garlic salt, and a pinch of pepper; Cover and set aside
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp olive oil
Add shrimp and remaining garlic to hot pan; cook until shrimp are browned and reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side
Remove from burner; stir in pesto and bruschetta until combined
Plate dish as pictured, topping risotto with bruschetta-shrimp mixture and garnishing with remaining cheese and green portions of green onions