Parmesan Risotto with Shrimp and Asparagus

Name: Parmesan Risotto with Shrimp and Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 strips thick-cut bacon; 2 tablespoons bacon grease; 1 cup diced onion; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 5 ounces shitake mushrooms (stems removed, sliced); 1 pound asparagus (ends trimmed off and cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces); 1 pound shrimp (raw, with tail on); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup arborio rice; ½ cup white wine (Sauvignon Blanc); 5-6 cups chicken stock (kept warm on stove); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 5 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

This creamy Parmesan risotto will have your tastebuds in heaven! When paired with shrimp and asparagus and topped with bacon, it's easy enough for a weeknight!

Updated at: Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:28:12 GMT