Risotto with shrimps and vegetables

Cookinero 29 Nov 2025

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Risotto is a popular Italian dish that is prepared using rice using a special technology. There are many variations of risotto: with meat, vegetables, mushrooms, fish and seafood. But the base always remains the same - fried onions, round-grain rice and broth. Of course, you can cook risotto with water, but it will not be as tasty. Traditionally, Arborio rice is used for its preparation, but other types of round-grain rice can also be used.

How to cook Risotto with shrimps and vegetables

Step 1

Cut the red onion into half rings or small cubes, and the garlic into thin slices.

Step 2

Fry the shrimps over high heat for 1-2 minutes with 1 tbsp of butter to give them a creamy taste and golden color. Transfer the shrimps to a separate bowl for a while.

Step 3

Then heat the frying pan, pour in the vegetable oil and fry the onion and garlic over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the vegetables to the pan and fry them together with the onion for another 3 minutes.

Step 5

Add rice and simmer it with vegetables for 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat slightly.

Step 6

Pour a small amount of broth into the pan. Stir with a spatula, simmer the rice with vegetables in the broth. Wait until the rice has absorbed all the broth, and then add a little more. Continue adding broth until the rice is ready.

Step 7

By gradually adding the broth, the desired consistency of the risotto is achieved. The rice does not boil over, and at the same time, the starches it contains thicken the broth and form a creamy consistency. Add the remaining butter to the risotto, salt and pepper to taste.

Step 8

Add fried shrimps to the finished risotto. Mix everything well.

Step 9

Risotto with shrimps and vegetables is ready. Serve the dish sprinkled with grated parmesan. Enjoy.