Veegee
App Store
Pescetarian

Creamy Pea Risotto with Seared Prawns

30 min 1 serving 800 kcal · 48 g proteinLevel: Intermediate

The nutritionist's note

Returning the prawns off the heat stops them toughening: they finish in the residual heat. The parmesan added last binds the risotto by emulsion, not by melting.

Ingredients

1 serving

  • arborio rice120 g
  • peeled prawns170 g
  • frozen peas120 g
  • grated parmesan35 g
  • vegetable stock450 ml
  • shallot40 g
  • olive oil15 g

Method

  1. 1

    Sear the prawns for 2 minutes per side and set aside.

  2. 2

    Coat the arborio rice for 1 minute with the shallot in the olive oil.

  3. 3

    Add hot stock a ladle at a time, stirring, for 18 minutes.

  4. 4

    Fold in the peas, parmesan and prawns off the heat.

Nutrition facts

per serving

Energy800 kcal
Protein48 g
Carbohydrates96 g
Fat22 g
Fibre9 g
Iron4 mg
Vitamin B122.2 µg

Potential allergens

  • shellfish
  • lactose
  • legumes

Always check the labels of your products.

Frequently asked questions

How much protein is in "Creamy Pea Risotto with Seared Prawns"?

48 g of protein per serving, for 800 kcal, 96 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat.

Is this recipe vegan?

No, it is pescetarian: no meat, but it contains fish or seafood.

What are the allergens?

Potential allergens: shellfish, lactose, legumes. Always check the labels of your products.

How long does it take?

30 minutes for one serving, intermediate level.

More recipes

All recipes →

Less meat, at your own pace

Veegee helps with challenges from one week to ten years, an impact counter and 229 vegan, vegetarian and pescetarian recipes. Free on iPhone.

Download on the App Store

Android: beta on request, from the home page.