Risotto with Avocado Tomato Salsa and Citrus Grilled Shrimp
cleaned, raw, tails left on
minced
minced
or more to taste
seeded, diced
finely chopped
finely chopped
[I use vermouth]
finely grated
sliced, then rinsed in cold water
minced
for garnish
[optional]
grated, for garnish
1. SHRIMP: In a plastic zip-loc bag combine the shrimp and marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes (no longer or the shrimp will begin to "cook" in the acid from the citrus). Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Remove shrimp from marinade and thread onto bamboo skewers (use flat ones if you have them, otherwise use two skewers to thread 4 shrimp each). Once you are cooking the risotto, grill the shrimp at the last minute, at medium heat (350) for a total of about 3-4 minutes per side. Don't over cook them!
2. SALSA: Toss avocado with lime juice in a small bowl. Add tomatoes and green onions. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. RISOTTO: Place broth in a saucepan and bring to a simmer, keeping it hot while the rice cooks. In a large skillet (use wider rather than taller) heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Do not brown. Add the rice and stir to coat rice evently with the oil and onions. Cook, stirring often, for about 2-3 minutes. Add the white wine and cook, stirring constantly, until absorbed.
4. Continue adding hot broth, one cup at a time, stirring constantly between additions, and only add more broth when rice begins to dry. Continue adding broth and stirring until rice reaches an "al dente" state (still a litle bit of bite to each rice kernel). Gently fold in the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, avocado, salsa and cilantro. Add corn (if using) and stir just to warm all the ingredients through.
5. SERVE: Spoon generous cups of risotto into bowls and top with a slice or two of avocado, cilantro sprigs, additional cheese. Nestle the shrimp (tails standing up) into each bowl.
If you have hearty eaters, this will probably serve just 4 people.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 787 Calories; 40g Fat (45.6% calories from fat); 38g Protein; 68g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 150mg Cholesterol; 1208mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 6 1/2 Fat.