The white asparagus and shrimp risotto is a refined springtime first course: the white asparagus with a sweeter, more delicate taste compared to the classic ones and the shrimp for a recipe that marries the flavors of land and sea. To complete the white asparagus and shrimp risotto, I added a touch of Valdelsa onion tears. Simply perfect!
A must-try
- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups Carnaroli rice
- 14 oz white asparagus
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 shallot (or half a white onion)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 oz shrimp (shelled)
- 4 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- 4 tsps Toscano Taste onion tears
Tools
- 1 Pan 8-inch
- 1 Pan 10-inch
- 1 Casserole risotto type
- 1 Asparagus Pot
- 1 Peeler
Steps
Clean the shrimp by removing the dark intestinal vein and quickly sauté them in a pan with a tablespoon of oil. Do not overcook them or they will become tough. They will be ready when they change color: they should turn pink. Clean the asparagus (to see how to do it HERE). Blanch them for about ten minutes in a pot of boiling water. Drain them, filter the water and keep it aside. Cut the stalks into pieces of approximately 3/4 inches, keeping the tips aside. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan and let the asparagus tips sauté for a couple of minutes. Clean and chop the shallot (you can use the onion if you prefer) and sauté it with a tablespoon of oil. When it starts to turn golden, add the asparagus pieces then pour in the rice and let it toast, stirring. Season with salt and deglaze with half a glass of white wine. When the wine has evaporated, add the asparagus cooking water gradually as it dries out. When the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and stir in the Parmesan, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and mix well. Arrange the rice on plates and garnish with the asparagus tips and sautéed shrimp. Complete each plate with a teaspoon of Toscano Taste onion tears.
