Ahhhh, risotto. It is such a lovely taste and texture but can be the bane of a cook who doesn’t have the time to bring it up to that incredible creamy “ahhhh” in your mouth sensation. But if you are short on time, a pressure cooker will take all that “non-time” away to give you a perfectly creamy risotto, full of flavor. Add some Cajun-spiced shrimp on top, and tah-dah! Dinner served. In less than a half-hour. Job accomplished.
Shrimp Risotto with Cajun-Spiced Shrimp
Risotto recipe adapted from Perfect Risotto at bonafidefarmfood.com
For the Risotto:
1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup Arborio or California Pearl rice
4 to 5 cups shrimp stock, recipe here —> Homemade Shrimp Stock
1/2 cup fresh-grated Parmesan cheese, from a block
For the Cajun-Spiced Shrimp:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
Cajun-spiced seasoning, to taste
Fresh-grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Chopped green onion ends, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for garnish
Get all your ingredients prepped. This doesn’t take long at all!
Heat your pressure cooker (at minimum 3-quart size) over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter until hot, then add the chopped onions. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the dry white wine and bring to a boil. Boil for a few minutes more then add the rice and the shrimp stock.
Put on the lid to your pressure cooker and lock into place, then bring up the pressure to high according to manufacturer’s directions. (I have a manual one, that means when the pressure gauge starts rocking. Results may vary by what you have.)
Once the gauge is rockin’ (or up to pressure for you high-tech electronic owners), set the timer for 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the shrimp. Add a tablespoon of butter to a hot skillet and heat until foamy. Add the garlic, then add the shrimp in one layer. Season with Cajun-seasoning of choice. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Don’t overcook! Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside until risotto is done.
At the end of the 7 minute-timer, remove pressure cooker from heat and run the pot under cold water to release the pressure immediately. Don’t remove the lid until all pressure is released.
Stir in the rest of the butter and the half cup of Parmesan cheese.
Serve Risotto in bowls , topped with the Cajun-Spiced Shrimp, and garnish with fresh-grated Parmesan cheese, green onions, and lemon wedges.
Ooooh KR this is gorgeous… and I’ve been on a shrimp kick too. I’ve never cooked risotto… and I’ve never used a pressure cooker (and not likely these days with no counter space) — but one of these days! 😀 This looks so delicious. I love the photo of the shrimp sizzling. Huge hugs!
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Thank you Teagan! You have a lot of firsts to accomplish! 😀 Have a great weekend, we are off to pull out at the coast, hence my early post.
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Have a wonderful time!!!
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It looks delicious! I love risotto!
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Why thank you Daniela!
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Lovely risotto. Lovely method.
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Thank you Conor, that is high praise indeed coming from you. 🙂
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Too kind. By half.
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looks delicious!
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Thank you Lynz!
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Look amazing as always!
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The cajun spiced shirmp add such a fun kick to risotto. Thanks.
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And thank you Michelle for visiting!
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This is definitely something I would make! Such wonderful flavors and textures!
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Thank you Mimi, I do think this is a meal you would enjoy!
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I wish I had a BIG bowl of this risotto right now!! Risotto is my FAVORITE especially with Cajun spice shrimp 🙂
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Hi Mel, I could sure use another bowl of this myself! Thank you!
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Great flavors and ways of making risotto . I just bought a slow cooker at Costco and now you have me looking at a pressure cooker. I need extra storage.
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Thank you Gerlinde. I love both my slow cooker and pressure cooker. I am sure you can find the extra storage for these great cooking devices! 🙂
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Yum, this looks great! I love risotto 🙂
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Thank you Sabrina!
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Love love risotto. They look absolutely delicious.
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Thank you so much! I love your blog, btw. 🙂
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:))) looking forward to share more :))
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Lovely. I make this too, haven’t done it in a pressure cooker before.
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You should try it!
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