Sautéed Shrimp with Arugula Pesto Risotto

by Chef Edward Brown, eightyone restaurant
     
 
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Serves 4 main course or appetizers

For the Pesto:
10 each Clean Basil Leaves
½ bu. Clean Arugula Leaves
1 ½ Tbls. Pine Nuts
2 ½ Tbls. Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 ea. Clove Fresh Garlic, peeled
¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 
Instructions:
1.  Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor, process till smooth, refrigerate


For the Risotto:
2 tsp. Olive Oil
½ ea. Small white onion, peeled, fine diced
1 Cup Arborio Rice
¼ Cup Dry White Wine
3 Cups Hot, Light Chicken or Fish Stock…may not need all (water is OK)
1 Tbls. Soft Butter
  Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
 
Instructions:
1.  In a non-reactive medium sauce pan heat oil on medium fire
2.  Add onion and sweat gently without color until translucent
3.  Add rice and cook while stirring 1 minute
4.  Add wine and bring to simmer while stirring
5.  Add stock ¼ cup at a time, stirring constantly until rice is tender (may not use all)
6.  Off the fire add pesto and butter, stir vigorously, season S&P


For the Shrimp:
1 ½ tsp. Olive Oil
1 Tbls. Butter
2 ea. Fresh Shallots, peeled, fine diced
3 ea. Cloves Garlic, peeled, minced
¼ tsp. Red Chili Flakes
1 ¾ lbs. Jumbo Shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail on
½ Cup Dry White Wine
¼ bu. Italian Parsley, roughly chopped
1 ½ tsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
¼ tsp. Fresh Lemon Zest
  Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
 
Instructions:
1.  In a medium sauté pan heat the Olive Oil and ½ the butter at medium heat
2.  Add the Shallots, Garlic and Chili Flakes, sauté without color until translucent
3.  Increase the heat to high, add shrimp and sauté briefly, stirring occasionally
4.  Add wine and remaining butter, bring to a boil to emulsify
5.  Add Parsley, lemon juice and zest, season Salt & Pepper


For the Assembly:
1.  In the center of a large plate (1 per guest) Spoon out Risotto
2.  Place ¼ of the shrimp on each
3.  Optional: Garnish with Arugula Leaves, Drizzle Extra Virgin Oil


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