Epicure Recipes

Lemon Prawn Risotto

SteamersLunchFish & SeafoodLow-sodiumEasterSugar ConsciousOne DishValentine’s DayMicrowaveDinnerLunchMother’s DayGluten-freeHigh ProteinDinnerGarlic-free

25 min

6 servings

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Join our risotto revolution! Say goodbye to endless stirring and stovetop chaos because today, we're making a creamy and dreamy risotto right in the microwave. In just a few simple steps, you'll be wondering why you ever bothered with the stovetop.

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Lemon Orzo Chicken Seasoning
  • 4 cups prepared Vegetable Broth, warmed
  • 1 1⁄2 tsp Vegetable Broth Mix
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3⁄4 lb (340 g) uncooked, frozen peeled prawns
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 3⁄4 cup sour cream

Preparation

  1. Place seasoning, broth, rice, and butter in Round or Multipurpose Steamer; stir to combine. Cover; microwave on high 8 min.
  2. Remove from microwave; stir in prawns. Cover; microwave on high for 8 min.
  3. Remove from microwave; stir in peas. Cover; microwave on high 6 min.
  4. Fold in sour cream. Top with Parmesan, if desired. Serve warm; risotto will continue to thicken as it cools.

Epicure Products Used

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 400, Fat 8 g (Saturated 5 g, 0.2 0 g), Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 60 g (Fiber 4 g, Sugars 4 g), Protein 20 g.

Tips

Enjoy risotto hot and fresh—the rice will continue to absorb liquid as it cools so it’s best to serve it immediately.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 2 cups leafy greens and 1 tbsp Epicure Dressing.