Creamy Gamberi Risotto Recipe (Shrimp Scampi)

If you’re in the mood for a comforting and indulgent Italian dish, you’ve got to try this gamberi risotto recipe! It’s got tender shrimp, creamy Parmesan, and a rich tomato-infused broth. Bursting with flavor. Whether you’re preparing a romantic dinner or a cozy family meal, this easy and quick risotto is sure to impress everyone at the table.

Creamy Gamberi Risotto Recipe Without Wine

A lot of traditional risotto recipes call for wine to add acidity and depth of flavor, but I prefer to skip it for a few reasons. For one, the acidity from wine isn’t really necessary. I feel I get the same effect by using tomato paste or a squeeze of lemon at the end.

For me personaly, Wine can also sometimes overpower the delicate flavors of shrimp in a gamberi risotto. Also, omitting wine makes the dish more accessible for those who prefer to cook without alcohol while still achieving a rich, complex taste through proper technique and quality ingredients.

By focusing on stock(try this recipe for mushroom broth soup ), seasoning, and slow cooking, you can create an equally delicious risotto without needing wine at all!

Creamy Gamberi Risotto Recipe (Shrimp Scampi)

Difficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

25

minutes

Total time

35

minutes

If you’re in the mood for a comforting and indulgent Italian dish, you’ve got to try this gamberi risotto recipe! It’s got tender shrimp, creamy Parmesan, and a rich tomato-infused broth. Bursting with flavor. Whether you’re preparing a romantic dinner or a cozy family meal, this easy and quick risotto is sure to impress everyone at the table.

Ingredients

• 1/2 stick butter

• ½ red onion, finely chopped

• 3 scallions, sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 400g (14 oz) gamberi (shrimp), peeled and deveined

• 1 fistful of Parmigiano cheese, grated

• Rice for 4 persons (about 1 ½ cups Arborio rice)

• 2 tbsp concentrated tomato paste

• ½ cup heavy cream

• 1 ¼ cups fish stock

Directions

• Finely chop the red onion, slice the scallions, mince the garlic, and grate the Parmesan cheese.
• In a large pan over medium heat, drizzle some olive oil. Add the chopped red onion and the white part of the scallions, sautéing until soft and translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
• Add the Arborio rice to the pan, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes. This toasting process enhances the nutty flavor of the rice.
• Add the fresh shrimp to the pan and mix them with the rice.
• Pour in half of the fish stock and stir in the concentrated tomato paste. Mix well and cook on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the remaining fish stock ½ cup at a time, stirring continuously until each addition is absorbed. This process should take about 15-18 minutes, creating a creamy consistency.
• Once the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the stock (about 18 minutes), pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Mix well until fully incorporated and creamy.
• Stir in the green part of the scallions and ½ stick of butter. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. The butter will add richness and a glossy finish.
• Remove from heat and let the risotto sit for 3- 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.

Notes

• Optional Garnishes: Fresh parsley, Extra Parmesan

As an alternative to this recipe, I suggest you try making delicious crab pasta from Caroline’s Cooking Blog.

Since the gamberi risotto recipe creates a rich and creamy risotto, a light dessert or sweet drink is the perfect way to finish the meal. Consider serving a Weight Watchers apple crisp from Midlife Healthy Living for a delicious yet refreshing contrast, or this amazing Orange Cordial Recipe from Simply Beyond Herbs.

Here are some tips and tricks for cooking the perfect gamberi risotto (without wine):

If you’re looking to make the creamiest risotto without using wine, don’t stress—you can still achieve amazing flavor and texture! The trick is to focus on slow cooking, proper stirring, and rich ingredients.

Here are some tips to how to make this gamberi risotto recipe perfect:

1. Choose the Right Rice: Try Arborio, Carnaroli, or Vialone Nano rice, since they have a high starch content that’ll give your risotto that signature creamy texture.
2. Toast the rice first: Before adding any liquid, lightly toast the rice in olive oil or butter for 1-2 minutes. This helps the grains maintain a firm texture and prevents them from becoming mushy.
3. Use high-quality stock: Since we’re skipping the wine, a rich homemade or store-bought stock (fish, chicken, mushroom stock or vegetable) will be the main flavor base. Keep it warm and add it gradually for the best absorption.
4. Add the stock slowly, one ladle at a time: Instead of pouring all the liquid in at once, add one ladle of stock at a time, stirring constantly. Let the rice absorb the liquid before adding more.This slow process releases the starch and makes the risotto creamy.
5. Also, stir often, but not too much: Stirring helps release the starch, but don’t go overboard! Over-stirring can break up the grains and make the risotto gluey. Just be gentle and consistent, especially when adding liquid.
6. Don’t forget to finish with cream and cheese: If you want it extra creamy, stir in heavy cream, butter and Parmesan at the end. This will make the texture more luxurious and make up for the missing wine.
7. Let it rest for a bit before serving: Once it’s fully cooked, let the risotto rest for 2-3 minutes off the heat. This lets the flavors blend, and you’ll end up with a smoother consistency.

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