Spicy Creole Shrimp and White Cheddar Cheese Risotto - Just Maika Cooking

Ingredients

• 4 strips of smoked uncured bacon (half thawed)
• 8 scallions
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 cup arborio rice
• 1/2 cup white wine (preferably Sauvignon Blanc)
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon Creole seasoning
• 1/2 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning
• 1/2 cup crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon scotch bonnet pepper sauce
• 1 pound jumbo shrimp (shelled and deveined)
• 1 bunch of asparagus (pencil, or jumbo)
• 1/2 lemon