Recipes Main Dishes Rice Risotto Recipes 10 Shrimp Risotto Recipes That Feel Special By Melanie Fincher Melanie Fincher Melanie Fincher is a Birmingham, Alabama–based food writer who covers everything from cooking techniques to gadget reviews. She has nearly 7 years experience writing news and lifestyle content. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on July 16, 2021 Close 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. 01 of 11 Shrimp, Leek and Spinach Risotto View Recipe 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. 02 of 11 Lemon Seafood Risotto View Recipe Blue eyes baker 64 Bright and citrusy, this spring-inspired risotto incorporates bay scallops, shrimp, fresh snow peas, bell peppers, and fresh lemon juice. 15 Best Recipes That Start with Frozen Bay Scallops 03 of 11 Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto View Recipe 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." 04 of 11 Italian Shrimp and Scallop Risotto View Recipe 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). 05 of 11 Prawn and Pine Nut Risotto View Recipe 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. What's the Difference Between Prawns and Shrimp? 06 of 11 Instant Pot Shrimp Risotto with Peas View Recipe 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." 07 of 11 Lemony Shrimp Risotto View Recipe 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. 08 of 11 Instant Pot Lemony Shrimp Risotto View Recipe 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." 09 of 11 Shrimp Risotto View Recipe MDTKane A generous addition of grated Parmesan makes this risotto extra creamy. This is a classic and crowd-pleasing take on a favorite dish. 10 of 11 Instant Pot Shrimp Risotto View Recipe 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. 11 of 11 Related: Allrecipes Magazine Pictured: Pea and Pancetta Ramen "Risotto" 13 Delicious Ways to Make Instant Pot Risotto How to Make Creamy Risotto at Home Browse our entire collection of Risotto Recipes. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit