10 Shrimp Risotto Recipes That Feel Special

risotto with shrimp on golden brown bowl
Photo: Bibi

Make risotto a full meal by adding flavorful and filling shrimp! Move over shrimp scampi — shrimp risotto is an easy and elegant weeknight dinner that can be made with kitchen staples like rice and frozen shrimp. Risotto is also a good choice when you're cooking for company, because it feels fancy but it doesn't require any advanced cooking techniques; simply stir over the stove. Incorporating shrimp into creamy risotto is a great way to turn this restaurant-quality side dish into a satisfying dinner.

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Shrimp, Leek and Spinach Risotto

shrimp with risotto and spinach in china bowl
NTJfoodie7

This easily customizable risotto recipe comes together in just under an hour: "Great recipe for an inexperienced cook…Took me about 45 min to make as a first time risotto maker," says reviewer lellaskie. Leeks, chile pepper, shrimp, scallops, spinach, and bell pepper take this risotto over the top.

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Lemon Seafood Risotto

risotto with peas and shrimp
Blue eyes baker 64

Bright and citrusy, this spring-inspired risotto incorporates bay scallops, shrimp, fresh snow peas, bell peppers, and fresh lemon juice.

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Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto

risotto with shrimp, asparagus, squash on a white plate
Buckwheat Queen

"Fresh and delicious," is how Allrecipes Allstar Buckwheat Queen describes this risotto. "Don't let the fear of having to stir keep you from trying this. Risotti are wonderfully easy and this combination won't let you down."

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Italian Shrimp and Scallop Risotto

risotto with shrimp and scallops on a white plate
Allrecipes

Seafood lovers will get excited for this shrimp and scallop risotto simmered in fish stock and dry white wine. For best results, use the freshest seafood available to you (learn why that might mean opting for frozen).

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Prawn and Pine Nut Risotto

risotto with shrimp and squash
Maureen McCulley Clark

Although they're technically different animals, prawns and shrimp are nearly identical when it comes to flavor. Prawns are just noticeably larger. Here they are stirred into risotto along with carrots, pine nuts, black olives, and chile peppers. You can easily substitute shrimp for prawns.

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Instant Pot Shrimp Risotto with Peas

bowl of shrimp risotto with peas
lutzflcat

If you don't have time to babysit your risotto over the stove, then you'll love making it in the Instant Pot. Take it from reviewer Gregg Nelson who says, "My wife and I could not believe how perfect this turned out. So rich and full of flavors and not having to stand over the stove constantly having to stir for 45 min. This is a keeper and will be in our dinner rotation."

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Lemony Shrimp Risotto

shrimp over risotto with lemon wedges
thedailygourmet

Similar in taste to shrimp scampi, this easy-to-prepare risotto gets a little acidity from a dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio. Wine is commonly added to risotto to help balance out its richness.

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Instant Pot Lemony Shrimp Risotto

risotto with shrimp on golden brown bowl
Bibi

"When I learned to prepare risotto in the Instant Pot®, I never tried to do it on the stovetop again," says recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar Bibi. "Once the ingredients are prepared, it practically cooks itself."

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Shrimp Risotto

risotto with shrimp and cheese in blue bowl
MDTKane

A generous addition of grated Parmesan makes this risotto extra creamy. This is a classic and crowd-pleasing take on a favorite dish.

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Instant Pot Shrimp Risotto

bowl of shrimp risotto with peas
lutzflcat

We're rounding out our collection of shrimp risotto with a spring-appropriate recipe in which green onions, shrimp, peas, Parmesan cheese, and parsley are stirred into a rich risotto. Use the time you saved with the Instant Pot to prepare a side salad.

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