Shrimp and Zucchini Barley Risotto
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 285.5
- Total Fat: 7.7 g
- Cholesterol: 232.6 mg
- Sodium: 1,415.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 22.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
- Protein: 30.8 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Shrimp and Zucchini Barley Risotto calories by ingredient
Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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# 3 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
# 1 tablespoon olive oil
# 2 cups chopped zucchini
# 2 cups chopped onion
# 1 cup lightly pearled barley
# 1/4 teaspoon salt
# 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
# 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
# 1 teaspoon butter
# 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
1. Bring broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan; keep warm.
2. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and onion; sauté 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add barley; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Stir in 1 cup broth; cook 5 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring frequently. Stir in 1/2 cup broth and salt. Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 minutes). Add shrimp; cook 4 minutes. Stir in cheese, butter, and pepper.
Serving Size: Makes 4 servings (1 cup each)
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LMARIELEONARD.
2. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and onion; sauté 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add barley; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Stir in 1 cup broth; cook 5 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring frequently. Stir in 1/2 cup broth and salt. Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 minutes). Add shrimp; cook 4 minutes. Stir in cheese, butter, and pepper.
Serving Size: Makes 4 servings (1 cup each)
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LMARIELEONARD.