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Lemon Risotto

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Author: Gaby

Ingredients

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter plus 1 tablespoon
  • 2 large shallots diced
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 lemon zested and juiced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium pan bring the broth and 1/2 cup water to a simmer. Cover the broth and keep hot over low heat until ready to use.
  • In another medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add the shallot and saute for about 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat with the butter. Add the wine and simmer for about 3 minutes until the wine has been absorbed. Add 1/2 cup of the simmering broth and stir until almost completely absorbed, about 2 minutes. Continue cooking the rice, adding the broth 1/2 cup at a time, always stirring. Continue this until the rice is tender to the bite. Remove from the heat. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter, Parmesan, Mascarpone cheese, the lemon zest and juice, and the salt and pepper. Serve immediately.