Easiest Way to Make Shrimp And Bacon Risotto

Risotto With Asparagus And Bison Bacon

Risotto is a classic that everyone should know how to make.

Recipe Summary Risotto With Asparagus And Bison Bacon

This recipe is a hearty take on the traditional risotto dish, complete with asparagus and bison bacon.

Ingredients | Shrimp And Bacon Risotto

1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup chopped onion

1 ⅓ cups uncooked Arborio or long-grain rice

4 cups chicken broth

¼ teaspoon black pepper

8 ounces bison bacon

½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place asparagus in single layer in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake, uncovered, for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Cool slightly. Cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.

Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Cook onion in hot butter for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add rice. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Carefully stir in broth and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes (do not lift lid).

Meanwhile, cook bison bacon, 1/2 at a time, over medium heat in a large skillet for 5 to 6 minutes per batch or until crisp, turning occasionally. If necessary, drain on paper towels. Transfer to a cutting board. Cool slightly; chop into bite-size pieces.

Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in asparagus. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in bison bacon pieces and Parmesan cheese.

Note: Recipe developed and tested by the Better Homes and Gardens(R) Test Kitchen using High Plains Bison products.

Info | Shrimp And Bacon Risotto

prep: 15 mins cook: 35 mins additional: 5 mins total: 55 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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