Delicious Shrimp Risotto with Quick Bisque and Fried Artichokes – An Elegant Italian Recipe

Elevate your meal with this elegant Shrimp Risotto featuring a quick bisque and crispy fried artichokes, perfect for any occasion.

Introduction to Shrimp Risotto

Shrimp risotto with quick bisque and fried artichokes is an elegant and flavorful first course, perfect for serving on special occasions and festive lunches. Creamy and enveloping, it combines the delicacy of Carnaroli rice with the savory taste of shrimp, enhanced by a quick bisque made from shells and heads that gives the risotto a fragrant aroma and inviting color.

To complete the dish, golden and crunchy fried artichokes add a vegetal note and delightful texture, creating a perfect contrast with the creaminess of the seafood risotto. A final grating of lemon zest enhances the flavors and brings freshness, making this shrimp risotto with quick bisque and fried artichokes balanced and refined.

Other Delicious Shrimp Risotto Variations

• Liquorice and Shrimp Risotto
• Shrimp and Zucchini Risotto
• Shrimp and Leek Risotto
• Queen’s Risotto
• Champagne, Beetroot, and Shrimp Risotto

Ingredients

• 1 cup Carnaroli rice
• 10 oz shrimp
• 4 cups seafood stock
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup white wine
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish
• For the quick bisque: shrimp shells and heads, 2 cups water
• 2 artichokes
• Flour for frying

Instructions

1. Prepare the quick bisque by boiling shrimp shells and heads in water for 20 minutes; strain and set aside.
2. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
3. Add the rice and toast briefly, then pour in the white wine and let it evaporate.
4. Gradually add seafood stock, stirring frequently until the rice is al dente.
5. Meanwhile, clean and slice the artichokes, dip them in flour, and fry until golden brown.
6. Fold cooked shrimp into the risotto and drizzle with the quick bisque.
7. Season with salt, pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley and fried artichokes.
8. Finish with a sprinkle of lemon zest before serving.

Total Time

Approx. 40 min

Cuisine

Italian