Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Serves: 4 persons (small serving size)
Ingredients 1 cup Arborio Rice, 1 small Onion, 1lb Asparagus, 1/2lb Shrimp, 1/4 cup White Wine, 4 cups vegetable broth (either home made or store bought), Papa Vince Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)Add Papa Vince Sea Salt & black pepper to taste
Directions
1. Finely chop the onion using the Papa Vince Peeler.
2. Chop the Asparagus. Save the heads for decoration.
3. Pour Papa Vince EVOO into a frying pan and gently fry the onion.
4. When it turns golden, add the rice and stir.
5. Pour in the white wine and stir together. When the rice has absorbed the liquid add in some of the broth, stir and let it absorb the broth. Add in the chopped asparagus and cook it with the rice. Keep adding more broth until the rice takes on a creamy consistency (approx 25 minutes). The broth must be hot for the rice to cook.
6. At the same time, gently fry the asparagus in Papa Vince EVOO in a separate frying pan.
7. Gently fry the shrimp in Papa Vince EVOO in a separate frying pan. Add broth or white wine to keep the shrimp from sticking.
8. When you’re happy with the consistency of the rice (taste & see), add in the asparagus and then the shrimp.
9. Serve immediately & drizzle with Papa Vince EVOO for extra flavor.10. Enjoy with a fresh green side salad or warm crusty bread.
11. Buon Appetito!
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