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Fresh Corn and Shrimp Risotto With Salsa Verde
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Fresh Corn Risotto with Shrimp and Salsa Verde

A great end of summer recipe!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 499kcal

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.

Salsa Verde

  • Add all salsa ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Set aside.

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.

Nutrition

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