Shrimp Risotto Recipe - (4.5/5)

Ingredients

• FOR THE SHRIMP STOCK:
• 1 lb. medium shrimp
• 2 C water
• 1 1/2 c low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 c chopped leek greens
• 9 black peppercorns
• 4 fresh parsley sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• FOR THE RISOTTO:
• 2 T unslated butter
• 1 c chopped leek whites
• 1 c dry short grain arborio rice
• 3/4 c dry sherry
• 1 c frozen green peas
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 T unsalted butter
• 2 T grated Parmesan
• CHIVE GREMOLATA:
• 3 strips thick sliced bacon, diced
• 2 T minced fresh chives
• 2 T minced fresh parsley
• 1 T minced lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• salt and pepper to taste