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Creamy Prawn Risotto

Indulgent Creamy Prawn Risotto for a Cozy Dinner Night

This Creamy Prawn Risotto is a comforting Italian dish perfect for cozy dinner nights, featuring tender prawns in a velvety sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Risotto Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Arborio Rice
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth can substitute with vegetable broth
  • ½ cup White Wine or broth for non-alcoholic version
  • ½ cup Milk or additional broth for lighter alternative
For the Prawns
  • 1 pound Prawns fresh or thawed frozen
For the Finish
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas or another green vegetable
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 slices Lemon for serving

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Creamy Prawn Risotto
  1. Heat a generous drizzle of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the prawns in batches and sear them for 1.5 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Once cooked, remove them from the pan and set aside.
  2. In the same saucepan, reduce the heat to medium and melt a couple of tablespoons of butter. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for about 3-4 minutes until they soften.
  3. Pour in a splash of white wine and stir gently, cooking until the wine reduces by half—about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the Arborio rice to the saucepan and stir continuously for 2 minutes until the edges turn translucent. Pour in two-thirds of the chicken broth, reduce the heat slightly, and cook for about 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  5. Allow the risotto to cook for another 2 minutes before gradually adding the remaining chicken broth and milk, stirring gently until the rice is al dente—about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Stir in the frozen peas and grated Parmesan cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Mix in a knob of butter for extra creaminess.
  7. Gently fold in the reserved prawns into the risotto, ensuring they're evenly distributed without breaking apart.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover risotto in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge. For freezing, portion in airtight containers for up to 3 months.

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