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Lemon Asparagus Risotto

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April 15, 2022 By Sara Leave a Comment

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This Lemon Asparagus Risotto is so creamy, velvety, and full of robust flavor! This is such a great Springtime dish and super easy to make!

lemon asparagus risotto

Risotto is my favorite go-to meal when I want something that is easy to make but looks super fancy when I want to impress a guest.

I used to think Risotto was hard to make and was always intimidated a bit by it. Once I finally made it, I was like what took me so long to try this!

I also love how versatile it is. You can incorporate a variety of different foods to put in this. I’ll include a list of my favs at the bottom of this post if you want some more ideas.

lemon asparagus risotto

Here’s what you need to make this Lemon Asparagus Risotto:

  • 1 Bunch of Asparagus cut into small pieces and thick woody ends discarded
  • 4 Tbs EVOO divided
  • 1 Shallot finely chopped
  • 1 cup Arborio or Carnaroli Rice
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Cooking Wine
  • 2 cups heated Vegetable Stock
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 Lemon Zested and Juiced
  • 2 Tbs softened grass fed salted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
lemon asparagus risotto

Preheat 2 Tbs EVOO in a medium saucepan over medium/high heat. When oil starts to shimmer add Asparagus, sauté 3-5 minutes until crispy. Remove Asparagus and set aside.

Add 2 Tbs EVOO, shallots, and sauté for 1 minute. Then add Rice and stir for 1-2 minutes until toasted. Add White Wine and cook until Wine is reduced or evaporated.

Next add in 1/2 cup Vegetable Stock and stir (it’s important to keep stirring – see notes in recipe card). When Vegetable Stock starts to get evaporated (after about 5 minutes), add another 1/2 cup of Vegetable Stock. Add in Salt, and Pepper to Rice and stir.

Add 1/2 cup Vegetable Stock approximately every 5 minutes, stirring constantly (total cook time for the risotto is about 20 minutes).

When it’s about 5 minutes from being done add in the Lemon Zest and Juice. Taste the rice and when you are 1 minute before reaching the right bite “al dente” (meaning rice should be tender but still firm to the bite), add Asparagus, Butter and Parmesan Cheese.

Turn off heat and stir quickly until creamy in texture. It’s best to serve immediately so it stays nice and creamy.

lemon asparagus risotto

More Risotto Recipes:

  • Easy Shrimp Risotto with Peas
  • Porcini Risotto with Truffle Oil
  • Broccoli Gorgonzola Risotto
  • Apple Bacon and Gorgonzola Risotto
  • Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto
  • Fennel Mushrooms Lemon and Mint Risotto
  • Brown Butter Scallops with Parmesan Risotto
lemon asparagus risotto

If you try this recipe let me know what you think! Leave a comment below, rate it, share it on social media, or take a picture and tag it tastefulventure on Instagram!

I LOVE seeing what you guys cook up.

Cheers!

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This Lemon Asparagus Risotto is so creamy, velvety, and full of robust flavor! This is such a great Springtime dish and super easy to make!

  • Author: Sara
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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  • 1 Bunch of Asparagus cut into small pieces and thick woody ends discarded
  • 4 Tbs EVOO divided
  • 1 Shallot finely chopped
  • 1 cup Arborio or Carnaroli Rice
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Cooking Wine
  • 2 cups heated Vegetable Stock
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 Lemon Zested and Juiced
  • 2 Tbs softened grass fed salted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat 2 Tbs EVOO in a medium saucepan over medium/high heat
  2. When oil starts to shimmer add Asparagus, sauté 3-5 minutes until crispy
  3. Remove Asparagus and set aside
  4. Add 2 Tbs EVOO, shallots, and sauté for 1 minute
  5. Add Rice and stir for 1-2 minutes until toasted
  6. Add White Wine and cook until Wine is reduced or evaporated
  7. Add in 1/2 cup Vegetable Stock and stir (it’s important to keep stirring – see notes below)
  8. When Vegetable Stock starts to get evaporated (after about 5 minutes), add another 1/2 cup of Vegetable Stock
  9. Add in Salt, and Pepper to Rice and stir
  10. Add 1/2 cup Vegetable Stock approximately every 5 minutes, stirring constantly (total cook time for the risotto is about 20 minutes)
  11. When it’s about 5 minutes from being done add in the Lemon Zest and Juice
  12. Taste the rice and when you are 1 minute before reaching the right bite “al dente” (meaning rice should be tender but still firm to the bite), add Asparagus, Butter and Parmesan Cheese
  13. Turn off heat and stir quickly until creamy in texture

Notes

Make sure your vegetable broth stays hot. It’s important to add a little vegetable broth at a time so the rice is cooked slowly and the broth gets absorbed. This method releases the rice’s starches, producing a velvety, creamy dish.

It’s very important to keep stirring the Risotto as it’s cooking, especially as the broth gets absorbed, this prevents scorching.

If you run out of vegetable broth you can substitute hot water.

If serving as a main dish it serves 2, as a side dish it can serve 4.

Keywords: Lemon Asparagus Risotto, lemon risotto, asparagus risotto, risotto, Italian food, gluten free, dinner

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