Lemon Risotto

Lemon Risotto
Lemon Risotto
Lemon juice and peel offer a double punch of flavor in this delicious dish. Serve the risotto Italian-style as a first course, or American-style as a main course.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 first-course or 4 main-course servings
Italian Rice Side Sauté Parmesan Lemon White Wine Spring Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
  • Carbohydrate 60 g(20%)
  • Cholesterol 27 mg(9%)
  • Fat 16 g(24%)
  • Fiber 1 g(4%)
  • Protein 15 g(30%)
  • Saturated Fat 8 g(38%)
  • Sodium 273 mg(11%)
  • Calories 446

Preparation Bring broth to simmer in large saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cover to keep warm. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter with oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Add rice; stir 1 minute. Add wine and stir until evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add 1 1/2 cups hot broth; simmer until absorbed, stirring frequently. Add remaining broth 1/2 cup at a time, allowing broth to be absorbed before adding more and stirring frequently until rice is creamy and tender, about 35 minutes. Stir in cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, and lemon peel. Season risotto with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

Preparation Bring broth to simmer in large saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cover to keep warm. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter with oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Add rice; stir 1 minute. Add wine and stir until evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add 1 1/2 cups hot broth; simmer until absorbed, stirring frequently. Add remaining broth 1/2 cup at a time, allowing broth to be absorbed before adding more and stirring frequently until rice is creamy and tender, about 35 minutes. Stir in cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, and lemon peel. Season risotto with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.