How To Make Shrimp Risotto With The Microwave Gourmet
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How To Make Shrimp Risotto With The Microwave Gourmet
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
Dice the onion and put in a 9-inch microwavable dish or pie plate with the olive oil. Cook uncovered for one and a half minutes.
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.