Fresh Pea Risotto with Spicy Grilled Shrimp Recipe
"More of summers bounty is starting to show up at the farmers market and this weekend I came across some fresh peas in their pods. Although it takes a bit of work to get the peas from their protective pods, I always enjoy fresh, sweet and crispy peas. I most often just add them to salads but their sweetness works so well in cheesy risotto that it is hard to resist making a least one batch every summer. Risotto also takes some effort to make but this one with is nice and creamy and with the sweet peas, a splash..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon oil
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1/2 tablespoon creole spice blend
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1/2 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 onion (diced)
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1 clove garlic (chopped)
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1 cup arborio rice (or other medium or short grained rice)
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1/2 cup white wine
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2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
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1 cup fresh peas
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1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (grated)
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1 tablespoon butter
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salt & pepper to taste
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1 splash lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 tablespoon mint (chopped)
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