Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto
Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto pairs plump, garlicky shrimp and tender asparagus with rich Arborio rice stirred to a velvety finish with Parmesan and butter. Each bite is savory, bright, and gently peppered, making it an elegant choice for a cozy dinner or a special weeknight meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the chicken broth into a pot and bring it to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the Arborio rice and cook, stirring often, until coated with oil, about 4 minutes.
- 3
Stir 1/2 cup of the hot chicken broth into the saucepan; cook and stir until the rice absorbs the broth, about 2 minutes. Repeat this step 4 more times, stirring constantly, until the rice is creamy and tender yet slightly firm, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Stir the shrimp and asparagus into the remaining hot broth. Cook until the shrimp turns pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the broth from the heat.
- 5
Use a slotted spoon to move the shrimp and asparagus to the rice; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir the Parmesan cheese and butter into the rice; cook until melted, about 1 minute. Remove the rice from the heat. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle parsley over each serving.
- Calories 924.49 kcal High 46%
- Protein 46.56 g Good Source 93%
- Carbohydrate 129.94 g 47%
- Total Fat 23.18 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 10.33 g High 52%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 234.38 mg High 78%
- Sodium 1178.61 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 7.55 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 2.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 275.05 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 10.33 mg Good Source 57%
- Potassium 829.78 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 76.1 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 11.72 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto is an Italian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Arborio Rice, Asparagus, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 924.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto?
- It is an Italian risotto recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto made of?
- The main ingredients are Arborio Rice, Asparagus, Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Broth. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 924.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto healthy?
- Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 924.49 calories and 46.56 g of protein, or 93% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1178.61 mg (51% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.33 g (52% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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