Dinner: Greek Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto

Recipe by Jackie Mills, MS, RD If you don't have dill on hand, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or chives will also work in this dish.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Asparagus

Health and fertility benefits of Greek Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto

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Ingredients

3 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth {Check for Gluten}
1 cup water
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 3/4 cups chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion (about 2 medium)
1 cup Arborio rice or other medium-grain rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 3/4 cups (1/2-inch) slices asparagus (about 8 ounces)
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Fennel Salad

Instructions

Bring broth and 1 cup water to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in rice and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 30 minutes total).
Stir in asparagus and shrimp; cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and remaining ingredients.

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