oz Risotto rice oz Cooked asparagus, cut in one-inch pieces lb Mirabel® cooked shrimp Cups Chicken stock Cup Parmesan cheese tsp Extra virgin olive oil tsp Chopped shallots tsp Chopped basil tsp Fresh grated lemon zest Glass Dry white wine
Method
• In a pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. • Add the shallots and cook for two minutes. • Add the asparagus, and then cook for another minute. • Toss in the risotto rice, then toast lightly, stirring continuously for about 2 minutes. • Add in glass of wine; then continue to stir until almost all of the liquid has been absorbed. • Next, gradually add the chicken stock, about a 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. This may take some time. • When the risotto rice has absorbed all of the stock, add the shrimp and stir gently for 2 minutes.
Once done, add the basil, lemon zest and parmesan cheese.