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Pea and Parmesan Risotto with Shrimp Caprese Salad #SadDeskLunch
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Pea and Parmesan Risotto with Shrimp Caprese Salad

Rev up your sad lunch and make my recipe for Pea and Parmesan Risotto with Shrimp Caprese Salad.
Course Lunch, Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Katie

Ingredients

Pea and Parmesan Risotto

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups hot chicken broth
  • ½ cup frozen green peas
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese + more for topping

Shrimp Caprese Salad

  • 1 cup thawed shrimp for salad
  • 1 cup mini mozzarella pearls
  • 1 cup heirloom tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup basil chifonade
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Pea and Parmesan risotto

  • In a large saucepan, add the olive oil, onion and garlic. Sauté over medium-high heat until the onion is soft (about 5 minutes). Add the arborio rice and sauté for 2 minutes, constantly stirring and slightly toasting.
  • Add wine and stir constantly until absorbed. Begin adding hot broth, one cup at a time, stirring after each cup of broth is poured in. Cook for 20 minutes until the risotto is tender and creaky. Add in the green peas. Stir and cook 5 additional minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan. Stir well and divide evenly.

Shrimp Caprese Salad

  • In a large bowl combine the thawed shrimp, mini mozzarella pearls, sliced heirloom tomatoes, olive oil, fresh basil and salt and pepper. Toss well and serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 day.