
Spring Shrimp Risotto
Ingredients (Serves 4)
Shrimp
- 1 lb. jumbo shrimp deveined and shelled
- 1 leek, sliced diagonally about 1/2 inch slices, white part only
- 6 small bulb spring onions. Bulbs only, reserve green parts for plating
- 1 cup seafood broth
- 1 cup white wine or water
- 1/4 cup tamari soy sauce
- Salt and pepper
Risotto
- 1 cup risotto rice
- Seafood broth
- White wine
- 1/2 cup white onion diced fine
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
Mix Greens Topping
- 6 stocks asparagus, blanched and chilled
- Greens from the spring onions used with shrimp
- 1/4 lb. arugula
Gastrique
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup fresh mint
- 2 tbsp. verjus
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Shrimp
Place everything in shallow baking pan, cover with foil and place in 350°F oven for about 25 minutes. Check to make sure shrimp are cooked.
Risotto
Melt butter and EVOO in saucepan, add onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add risotto and sauté until white. Start adding stock 2 cups at a time to start (low heat). Once liquid is absorbed add 1 cup white wine. Then slowly add more stock until rice is done, approximately 30 minutes.
Mixed Greens Topping
Using a mandolin or peeler, strip the asparagus and green onions into ribbons. Add to arugula and toss well.



