Fresh Corn Risotto with Shrimp and Salsa Verde
A great end of summer recipe!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time55 minutes mins
Total Time2 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 499kcal
Risotto
- 3 medium shallots
- 3 ears sweet corn
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup dry white wine optional
- 4 cups chicken broth reduced sodium
- 2 ¼ cup water
- 3 sprigs parsley
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 ½ cups arborio rice
- ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano grated and divided
Shrimp
- 1 ½ lbs large shrimp peel on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil divided 1 teaspoon + 2 tsp
- 2 tsps balsamic vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon salt divided ¼ teaspoon and ½ tsp
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper divided ⅛th and ⅛th tsp
Salsa Verde
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoon fresh tarragon
- 3 tablespoon fresh mint
- 3 tablespoon fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- ¾ teaspoon anchovy paste substitute with Worcestershire sauce if you don't have anchovy past
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
Shrimp
Peel shrimp and reserve the shells. Combine the shrimp with the oil and vinegar ¼ teaspoon of salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper.
Marinate in fridge for about 1 hour while you prepare the rest of the meal.
Risotto
Peel shallots and reserve skins. Chop shallots finely.
Cut kernels off the corn cobs and reserve cobs.
In a Dutch oven melt the butter and add the shallot skins and the shrimp shells. Saute about 3 minutes then add corn cobs, broth, water, parsley, thyme, rosemary and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. Strain stock through a sieve into a separate pot. Discard solids.
Heat remaining 2 tsps olive oil in a sauce pan large enough to hold the final dish. Add shallots and cook over medium heat about 3 minutes. Add the rice and cook another 2 minutes stirring. Add the wine and let it evaporate while continuing to stir.
Add ½ cup of stock and cook, stirring for a few minutes until stock is absorbed. Continue adding stock ½ cup at a time and stir while it is being absorbed. This will take about 30 minutes. Add the corn kernels with the last stock addition. Cook about 5 minutes, then add ¼ cup of the Parmigiano Reggiano and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper.
Set risotto aside and keep warm while you sear the shrimp.
Seared Shrimp
Heat non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Sear shrimp quickly in one layer. This may take about 3 minutes. Do not over cook or the shrimp will become rubbery and tough. As soon as shrimp turn pink and opaque they are done.
To serve, transfer risotto to a large bowl. Top with shrimp and remaining grated cheese. Pass the Salsa Verde on the side.
Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 1312mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g