Christmas Risotto With Shrimp... Recipe

Ingredients

• Christmas Risotto With Shrimp - Adapted From Nancy Caivano, The Global Gourmet
• 20 to 25 medium shrimp, cooked, shelled, devained
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups arborio rice
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 4 cups chicken stock, kept simmering in a pot on the stove
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce (recipe follows)
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese or Parmesan
• For Pesto:
• 4 oz. fresh basil leaves, stems removed
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• To make risotto: In large skillet heat over medium high heat, heat 4 tablespoons olive oil. Add onion, garlic and red peppers, and
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