Pesto Risotto Scampi

7 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 2 (14 oz) cans chicken broth, divided
  • 1 cup prepared basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

Directions

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    {"0":"In a large sauce pan, melt the half of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the rice and mix well. Slowly add all but 1\/2 can broth. Stir constantly. Reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking until creamy, about 20 minutes. Stir frequently.","1":"Add the pesto and mix well. Keep warm.","3":"Heat the oil and remaining butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and garlic. Cook 3 minutes. Add the remaining 1\/2 can chicken broth. Continue cooking until broth cooks down and shrimp turns pink.","5":"To serve, put risotto on serving plate. Top with shrimp."}

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