Lemon Parmesan Risotto - A Beautiful Homemade Italian Meal
"This creamy, thick Lemon Parmesan Risotto is fragrant with shallots and garlic, and studded with fresh green asparagus. It’s a gourmet dinner you can make at home!..."
INGREDIENTS
•
4 cups chicken broth
•
3 tablespoons butter, (divided)
•
4 shallots, (finely chopped)
•
4 cloves garlic, (pressed)
•
1 cup arborio rice
•
2 tablespoons lemon juice
•
½ pound thin asparagus, ((optional), ends trimmed off, and stalks cut into about 1½-inch pieces)
•
⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
•
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, (to taste)
•
Chopped fresh parsley, (for garnish)
•
1 teaspoon lemon zest, (for garnish, optional)
ADVERTISEMENT