Bulgur Risotto With Corn And Shrimp Recipes

BULGUR RISOTTO WITH CORN AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook garlic, stirring, for 30 seconds; add bulgur and salt; stir 1 minute more. Gradually stir in 2 cups boiling water, 1/2 cup at a time (waiting until bulgur absorbs it to add more), until bulgur is slightly soupy, 8 to 10 minutes. (You might not use all the water.) Add shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, until it turns pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add corn, bell pepper, juice from 1 lime and red pepper flakes; stir, adding water to keep mixture creamy. Cook, stirring, until corn and pepper are warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cilantro; serve with lime wedges.

LEMON-MINT BULGUR "RISOTTO" WITH GARLIC SHRIMP AND TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• To make the risotto: In a medium saucepan, combine the water and salt and bring to a simmer. Keep warm over low heat. In a medium saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the green onions and cook until soft, about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the bulgur and cook until fluffy, about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the warm water, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently until each portion is absorbed before adding the next, about 20 minutes total. Remove from heat. Add the spinach, mint, lemon rind, and lemon juice. Stir until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Keep the bulgur risotto warm until ready to serve.
• To make the shrimp: In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute until soft, about 30 seconds. Add the salt, pepper, and shrimp, and saute until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• To make the salad: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss together. Add oil and vinegar and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Divide the Lemon-Mint Bulgur "Risotto" evenly among 4 small plates and arrange the Garlic Shrimp evenly over the "Risotto". Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired. Serve with Tossed Salad.

LEMON-MINT BULGUR RISOTTO WITH GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine water and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add green onions; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add bulgur; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add warm salted water, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently until each portion of warm salted water is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total).
• Remove from heat. Add spinach, mint, rind, and juice; stir until spinach wilts. Keep warm.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds.
• Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and shrimp; sauté for 2 minutes or until shrimp are done.
• Divide risotto evenly among 4 small bowls or plates, and arrange shrimp evenly over risotto. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.

CORN AND YELLOW TOMATO RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring stock to a simmer in a saucepan.
• Chop the onion.
• Heat the oil in a nonstick pot, and saute the onion until it takes on a little color.
• Meanwhile, start scraping corn off the cobs.
• When the onion is ready, stir in the rice until it is well coated.
• Stir in the vermouth, and cook until it has evaporated, a couple of minutes. Continue scraping corn off the cobs.
• When the wine has evaporated, add about a cup of the stock to the rice and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until liquid has been absorbed. Repeat until rice is tender but firm.
• Meanwhile, finish scraping corn; wash, trim and coarsely chop the tomatoes.
• After adding next to the last cup of stock, wash, dry and chop the basil. About 2 minutes before the rice is cooked, add corn kernels, tomatoes and basil, and stir well. You may not need to add all of the stock.
• Grate the cheese, and stir into the rice just before serving. Season with pepper.
• Arrange the risotto on a platter, and surround with shrimp.