Our Thermomix Garlic Prawn Risotto is a firm favourite in our house! A rich creamy risotto, with fresh prawns, parmesan and baby spinach... YUM!
If you've been visiting ThermoBliss for a while, you'll know that we're massive fans of making risotto in the Thermomix. It's quick, it's easy and the results are oh-so-good! And our Thermomix Garlic Prawn Risotto is all of those things and so much more!
I like to stir baby spinach through my risotto at the end, but that step is entirely optional. You can always substitute it for sun-dried tomatoes or even frozen peas. Our Garlic Prawn Risotto will easily feed 4 people, making it a great family dinner!
Check out some more of our favourite Thermomix risottos here:
- Chicken, Pumpkin, Bacon & Spinach Risotto
- Chicken & Mushroom Risotto
- Chicken, Leek & Sweet Corn Risotto
- Chorizo, Tomato & Baby Spinach Risotto
- Lemon Risotto with Asparagus, Prosciutto & Cherry Tomatoes
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Thermomix Garlic Prawn Risotto
Equipment
- Thermomix
Ingredients
- 50 g parmesan cheese
- 1 brown onion halved
- 3 teaspoon minced garlic
- 40 g butter
- 40 g olive oil
- 320 g arborio rice
- 60 g white wine
- 720 g liquid vegetable stock
- 400 g green prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 120 g cooking cream
- 120 g fresh baby spinach leaves
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbs butter
- extra parmesan to serve
Instructions
- Place the parmesan cheese into the Thermomix bowl. Grate for 10 seconds, Speed 9. Set aside in a separate bowl. Wash and dry the Thermomix bowl.
- Place the onion and garlic into the Thermomix bowl. Chop for 3 seconds, Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add the butter and olive oil. Saute for 3 minutes, Varoma, Speed 1.
- Insert the butterfly whisk. Add the risotto rice and saute for 1 minute, Varoma, Reverse, Speed 1 (MC off).
- Add the white wine and saute for a further 2 minutes, Varoma, Reverse, Speed 1 (MC off but the rice basket or splatter guard sitting on top of the lid).
- Scrape the bottom of the bowl. Add the liquid vegetable stock and cook for 13 minutes, 100 degrees, Reverse, Speed 1 (MC off but the rice basket or splatter guard sitting on top of the lid). Remove the Butterfly.
- Add the prawns and cooking cream and cook for a further 5 minutes, Varoma, Reverse, Speed 1 (MC off but the rice basket or splatter guard sitting on top of the lid). Use the spatula through the MC hole to help mix and ensure even cooking of the prawns.
- Add the baby spinach leaves to the ThermoServer and pour over the risotto. Stir through the parmesan cheese, lemon juice, 1 tbs butter and season with salt and pepper. Allow to rest and thicken for 10 minutes.
- Serve with extra parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Arborio Rice - this variety of rice is perfect for risottos as it's deliciously creamy. Unlike other rice varieties, do NOT wash the rice before making risotto - the starch is what makes your risotto creamy
- White Wine - use a dry white wine such as pinot grigio or sav blanc or omit the wine and replace it with extra liquid vegetable stock if you prefer. Please note that the alcohol in the wine does cook out.
- Remove the MC while cooking the risotto - this is for safety reasons. When the Thermomix is cooking at high temperatures, steam builds up. Removing the MC ensures that the steam can escape. Place the rice basket or the splatter guard over the top of the MC hole to catch any splatters.
- Resting Time - it's important to allow the risotto to rest for 10 minutes to thicken.
- This recipe is best consumed immediately. I don't recommend reheating or freezing it.
Kerrie says
Excellent recipe, halved the recipe and worked well. Actually reheated okay next day too.
Maria says
This risotto is one of our family favorites, it’s delicious..
Lucy says
Thank you so much!
Tracey says
This one is definitely a family favourite…super quick and easy, as well as being a little bit “fancy”. I always keep frozen prawns on hand, so tend to make this when there is nothing left in the fridge. Thank you!
Jessica says
Absolutely delicious! Simple for this novice and quick for family dinner
Margie says
I needed to cook something with leftover green prawns from Good Friday and came across this. I wanted something easy and quick for a Sunday night dinner. My husband had never eaten risotto before and was sceptical. Well, after he finished his bowl and I had seconds, he picked up the thermoserver and finished it off! My very fussy son also devoured his and remarked how good it was. The only thing I did different is add a squeeze of lemon when I added the wine.
Andrea says
So delicious and creamy. Will definitely make again.
Leanne Main says
This was delicious! I was wondering if I could freeze some as I live alone and it’s a large amount for one person
Lucy says
Hi Leanne, as long as your prawns were raw before cooking them and you reheat it very well, you can freeze it.
Grant says
A really great recipe. Even a cooking dunce like me can follow it and it tasted Devine. We have had this several times now and enjoy it every time. Thanks for sharing.
Lucy says
We're so happy you like it!