Lemon Parmesan Risotto

Name: Lemon Parmesan Risotto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth (divided); 3 tablespoons butter (divided); 4 shallots (finely chopped); 4 cloves garlic (pressed); 1 cup arborio rice; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ½ pound thin asparagus ((optional), ends trimmed off, and stalks cut into about 1½-inch pieces); ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; salt and freshly cracked black pepper (to taste); chopped fresh parsley (for garnish); 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

This cheesy and creamy Lemon Parmesan Risotto is a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth risotto with a zesty kick of lemon and a tender crunch from the asparagus.

Updated at: Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:28:50 GMT