
Asparagus Lemon Risotto
A springtime risotto with green asparagus, sweet peas and fresh lemon. Light, creamy and lifted by a lemony brightness that echoes the asparagus..
Cook time
45 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
10
Nutrition
per serving512 kcal
Calories
15 g
Protein
16 g
Fat
77 g
Carbs
Instructions
- 1
Peel the lower third of the asparagus and cut into pieces, keeping the tips separate. Finely dice the shallot and zest and juice the lemon.
- 2
Soften the shallot in the olive oil until translucent. Add the rice, toast briefly and deglaze with the white wine until it has evaporated.
- 3
Add the hot stock a ladle at a time, stirring as it absorbs. After 10 minutes add the asparagus and peas and continue until the rice is creamy.
- 4
Stir in the butter, parmesan, lemon zest and a little lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and serve at once.