Cajun Risotto Recipes

Ingredients

• Arborio rice – 1 ½ cups, the key to risotto’s creamy consistency
• Chicken broth – 4 cups, warm, for gradual absorption and cooking
• Yellow onion – 1 medium, finely chopped, for a mild sweet base
• Garlic cloves – 3, minced, to deepen savory flavor
• Butter – 3 tablespoons, divided for sautéing and finishing
• Olive oil – 2 tablespoons, to start sautéeing the base
• Cajun seasoning – 2 to 3 teaspoons, the heart of the dish’s bold flavor
• White wine – ½ cup, dry, for deglazing and enhancing aroma
• Parmesan cheese – ½ cup, freshly grated, stirred in for richness and creaminess
• Salt and black pepper – to taste, balancing the spicy notes