I was in need of something hearty and comforting. So I made this creamy, cheese risotto and topped it with shrimp. Sometimes you just need a little (or a lot) of full fatted goodness.
Creamy Cheesy Risotto with Shrimp
1 cup dry Arborio rice
3 shallots, diced
1 cup of mushrooms, diced
1 cup of baby spinach, chopped
1 cup of heavy cream
½ - 1 cup of Pecorino cheese, shredded
¼ cup of butter
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
In a pot, cook rice to package instructions. In a separate pot, use a tablespoon of butter and cook shallots and mushrooms. Once tender add heavy cream, cheese and remaining butter. Cook over low heat and watch carefully to ensure you do not scold. Once cheese and cream mixture is melted and combined, add chopped spinach. Then slowly begin to mix in rice into mixture. In a heavy skillet, cook shrimp in a little bit of butter. Top risotto with shrimp and you are ready to serve.
Enjoy!
