Coconut Shrimp Risotto
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 45 mins
Total time: 1 hour
Creamy and delicious, this dish is very healthy if you use brown rice.
Ingredients
  • 1½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion minced
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1½ c brown rice
  • 1½ c raw shrimp peeled and de-veined
  • 2 c coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 1-2 c vegetable stock
  • handful of fresh basil leaves
  • 2 c diced tomatoes, preferably fresh
Instructions
  1. heat the oil in a pan
  2. add the onions and garlic, salt and pepper to taste
  3. saute until glassy
  4. add uncooked rice-- do not rinse
  5. cook on medium low heat for 5 minutes
  6. add butter, parmesan cheese and coconut milk, stir frequently for 15 min
  7. add tomatoes, cook down while stirring often. make sure heat stays low
  8. add stock as necessary for rice to be cooked through but not soggy
  9. toss in basil right before serving
Notes
Yummy with steamed spinach or other fresh greens, and bread.
Recipe by Amor y Sabor at https://amorysabor.com/coconut-shrimp-risotto/