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Cilantro Cream Risotto With Shrimp Recipe

Cilantro Cream Risotto With Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup minced cilantro
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, divided
3/4 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup uncooked arborio rice
2 medium tomatoes, chopped and seeded
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

Heat water and broth in 2 quart saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
.Meanwhile, combine cream and cilantro in small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer until mixture is reduced in half, about 20 to 30 minutes.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium high heat. Add shrimp; cook until pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove from saucepan; keep warm.
Cook onion and garlic in remaining butter over medium heat until soft. Add rice and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
Increase heat to medium high; stir in 1 cup water/broth mixture.
Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed. Continue stirring adding remaining water/broth mixture, 1 cup at a time, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another.
Cook until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
Stir in cilantro cream, shrimp, tomatoes, green onions, pepper and salt. Stir until mixture is creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.Serve immediately.
Yields 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	386.13 Kcal (1617 kJ)
Calories from fat	204.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.72g	35%
Cholesterol	68.97mg	23%
Sodium	930.59mg	39%
Potassium	201.1mg	4%
Total Carbs	35.56g	12%
Sugars	1.6g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.38g	6%
Protein	7.93g	16%
Vitamin C	10.1mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	91.9mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	130.99 Kcal (548 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.71g	35%
Cholesterol	23.4mg	23%
Sodium	315.68mg	39%
Potassium	68.22mg	4%
Total Carbs	12.06g	12%
Sugars	0.54g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.47g	6%
Protein	2.69g	16%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	17%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	31.2mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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