Creamy Lemon Risotto

Name: Creamy Lemon Risotto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 shallot, (finely chopped); 2 garlic cloves, (minced); 1 ½ cups Arborio rice; ¼ cup dry white wine; 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons lemon zest, (finely grated ); ½ cup heavy cream; ⅔ cup Parmesan cheese, (grated); 2 tablespoons lemon juice, (fresh squeezed ); kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, (for seasoning)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Creamy, comforting risotto with a bright pop of lemon—this dish is everything you want in a hearty side dish or for a dinner with friends that feels a little extra special.

Updated at: Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:12:09 GMT