Scampi Cream Risotto Recipes

INSTANT POT® SHRIMP SCAMPI RISOTTO

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function to heat the pot. Add butter and olive oil. Add shallot and garlic to the pot once butter has melted; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add Arborio rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and mix well. Cancel Saute function.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Allow pressure to naturally release for 25 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes.
• Unlock and remove the lid. Add frozen shrimp and white wine. Do not stir. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. Garnish risotto with a squeeze of lemon juice and parsley.

SHRIMP SCAMPI RISOTTO

Steps:

• Make the clam broth: Combine 4 1/2 cups water, the clam juice, lemon zest and parsley stems in a saucepan. Smash 3 garlic cloves and add to the pan along with the shrimp tails. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, chop the onion and remaining 3 garlic cloves. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and a pinch of salt; cook 30 seconds. Add the rice and cook until it starts to toast, 2 minutes. Add the wine, scraping up any browned bits, and cook until absorbed, about 3 minutes.
• Strain the clam broth, then return to the saucepan and keep warm over low heat. Add 3 cups clam broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the rice and cook, stirring, until mostly absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Add 3 more cups clam broth and simmer, stirring, until the rice is just tender and the liquid is thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the shrimp in the last 2 minutes of cooking and cook until opaque.
• Remove the risotto from the heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, the lemon juice and most of the chopped parsley. Add enough clam broth until creamy; season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with the remaining parsley.

SCAMPI CREAM RISOTTO

Steps:

• Steam the scampi for 2 or 3 minutes, depending on their size, until they are a healthy pink. Be careful not to overcook them or they'll be tough.
• Shell the scampi and set aside the tails. Process the heads (but not the feelers). Drain in a colander for about 2 hours, reserving the liquid.
• In a pot large enough to contain the whole risotto, fry the garlic and the peperoncino on medium heat (I use about two pinches, but I have very strong peperoncino).
• Add the calamari, the tomato pulp and the liquid from the processed heads and cook until it thickens (25-30 minutes). Add the cream and mix thoroughly.
• Boil the rice half way and drain it.
• Add the rice to the calamari sauce and cook until the rice is ready.
• Finally, boil the scampi tails until they are warm enough to serve and garnish the risotto with them.
• Hint: if you want to show off like an italian (and we're all about showing off), have your bakery prepare you a deep vol-au-vent to present the risotto in.

CREAMY SHRIMP CAULIFLOWER RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat a small heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoon butter and let melt. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon and cook until just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate, cover with aluminum foil and set aside.
• Add 3 tablespoons of butter of the pot and let melt. Add shallot and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Let cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the cauliflower rice and cook 2-3 minutes.
• Add 1 cup of the chicken broth and simmer on medium high until the moisture has been absorbed by the cauliflower. Add 1/2 cup of broth and let absorb. Repeat without remaining 1/2 cup broth.
• Lower heat to medium and add the cream cheese, parmesan and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the cooked shrimp and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
• Garnish with more parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

CHICKEN SCAMPI RISOTTO

Steps:

• Beat egg in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat.
• Combine bread crumbs with 1/4 cup grated cheese in a large bowl.
• Add chicken and toss well.
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium high heat.
• Add half of chicken and stir fry about 5 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Repeat with remaining chicken and 3 more tablespoons oil.
• In same skillet, heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat.
• Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is softened, but not browned.
• Add rice, stirring constantly, and cook 5 minutes more, making sure rice does not brown.
• Add wine, stirring CONSTANTLY, and let wine totally evaporate.
• When wine is evaporated, begin adding broth (make sure you keep the broth simmering in another pot!).
• 1/2 cup (or one ladle) at a time, letting each addition evaporate before adding the next.
• After fourth addition of broth is added, begin tasting rice after each addition has evaporated.
• Rice should be al dente when done.
• After 4th addition, add chicken.
• When risotto is to the desired consistency, remove from heat and stir in butter, grated cheese and parsley.
• Serve immediately.