Lemony Shrimp and Risotto

This little one pot meal proves that one pot cooking doesn't have to be boring or tasteless. Definitely choose a light white for this close to gourmet shrimp and risotto dish, such as a Pinot Grigio or a Reisling.

Ingredients
2 cups uncooked risotto(also called arborio rice)
1 cup of white table wine
3 cups of low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons of butter
2 pounds of large shrimp or prawns, deveined
2 cups of fresh green beans (frozen, if fresh is unavailable, or use snow peas)
2 cloves of garlic, crushed, or 1 tablespoon of crushed organic garlic from a jar.
1 fresh lemon
Fresh ground pepper

Preparation
Cook the risotto according to package instructions, replacing the water with wine and broth. Here is my article about how to cook risotto.
While the risotto is cooking, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook and stir the shrimp in the butter until it is pink and done.
Add the green beans to the pan and continue to cook and stir.
Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp and green beans.
Put the risotto in a large bowl.
Spoon the shrimp and green beans on top of the risotto.
Grind fresh black pepper over the top.
Garnish with lemon wedges from the remaining half lemon.

Here's another yummy Italian recipe with lemon. Lemon Cheese Ravioli with Broccoli. 

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