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20 Minute Spring Risotto with Asparagus, Peas, Spinach and Shrimp

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Arborio Rice
  • 2 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
  • 2 Tsp Minced Garlic *or 4 cloves
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 1/2 Cup Frozen Peas
  • 2 Cups Baby Spinach
  • 1 Cup Asparagus Chopped
  • 1/2 - 1 Tbsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Turn your Crock-Pot Express Mulit-Cooker to the saute function. Add the 2 tbsp of butter to the pot and allow it melt.
  • Add in the garlic and saute for 2 minutes until broned. Pour in the rice and stir it around until it starts to toast. It will look light golden brown.
  • Pour in the 2 cups of chicken/vegetable stock. Stir and put the lid on the Crock-Pot Express Multi Cooker.
  • Set it to high pressure and cook for 6 minutes. When the cooking time is up, quick release the steam.
  • Stir the mixture together and add the Parmesan, peas, baby spinach, asparagus, lemon juice and 1/2 tbps lemon pepper seasoning. Taste for seasoning and add remaining 1/2 tbsp if needed.
  • Replace lid and let sit on the "Keep Warm" setting for 5-10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to your desired taste.
  • While the risotto is cooking for the remaining 5-10 minutes, sauté your shrimp in 1/2 tbsp olive oil on the stove.
  • Season with lemon pepper seasoning as desired, or no seasoning at all.
  • Add the shrimp to the risotto once it has finished cooking. Add more chicken stock if it needs thinned out. As it sits, it will thicken. Serve immediately.
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