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How To Make Shrimp Risotto With The Microwave Gourmet

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How To Make Shrimp Risotto With The Microwave Gourmet
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Barbara Kafka, aka The Microwave Gourmet, is a rare breed: an award-winning chef and cookbook author who embraces the lowly microwave. Here, we have her recipe for an easy and elegant Shrimp Risotto. Enlarge Barbara Kafka, aka The Microwave Gourmet, is a rare breed: an award-winning chef and cookbook author who embraces the lowly microwave. Here, we have her recipe for an easy and elegant Shrimp Risotto.

Step 1: Prepare The Onion

  • ½ medium sweet onion, diced
  • ¾ cups (190ml) arborio rice
  • 1 ¼ cups (310ml) chicken broth
  • ½ cups (120ml) green peas
  • 220 g shrimp (cleaned)
  • ¼ cups (60ml) chopped dill
  • ½ cups (120ml) chopped parsley

Step 2: Stir In The Rice

Stir in the rice, covering it in the oil and onion combination. Cook uncovered for one and a half minutes.

Step 3: Add The Chicken Stock

Add the chicken stock to the rice mixture and cook for 8 minutes uncovered. There's no need to stir the rice as with a stovetop risotto.

Step 4: Add The Shrimp And Peas

Stir in the raw shrimp and peas (fresh or frozen). Microwave for 4 minutes uncovered.

Step 5: Stir In Herbs

Check the consistency of the rice- it should be slightly creamy. Add a splash of chicken stock if rice is too firm. Stir in the parsley and dill. Cover dish with a cloth and let stand for about a minute to absorb extra stock. Add salt and pepper to taste, and savor this classic Northern Italian dish. Done.
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  1. arangone

    I love it! You completely destroyed a classic dish! This looks like a decent shrimp pilaf. But NOT a risotto. Was this a joke? I would love to taste this after it sits for 20 minutes!

  2. mayrami

    why is it that Anglos always try to destroy other countries cuisines? lady you are going to get cancer if you continue "cooking" like this. don't be lazy and use the stove. lol