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Prawn Lemon & Rocket Risotto

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A super fast Prawn Lemon & Rocket Risotto, that takes mere minutes to cook in the pressure cooker.

Yes you read correctly, in the pressure cooker! I love risotto, or should I say I love perfectly cooked risotto, but I’ve never had the inclination to perfect the traditional pour and stir method. I end up sipping the wine and getting bored whilst staring into the pot, which makes me sip more of the wine. Next minute, gluggy rice, an empty wine bottle and nothing resembling this delightful Prawn Lemon & Rocket Risotto – pizza anyone?

Prawn Lemon & Rocket Risotto

The first recipe I made in the electric pressure cooker I was given for Christmas was a delicious Coconut Chicken Curry.  But it wasn’t long before, with a combination of excitement and terror (I’ve heard all those lid popping, kitchen exploding stories), that I did what any decent cook does, consulted Chef Google. Thankfully I happened upon Hip Pressure Cooking, Laura Pazzaglia’s comprehensive website dedicated to sharing fabulous pressure cooker recipes and teaching the best methods for using a pressure cooker. Whether you are using an electric pressure cook like me or the more traditional stove top pressure cooker, I highly recommend a visit. Hip Pressure Cooking has become my pressure cooking bible. I’ve learnt to soft boil eggs, turn condensed milk in to caramel and to make incredible, never fail, cooks in 7 minutes risotto. 7 MINUTES FOLKS. It takes longer to chop the onions and set the table than it does for the risotto to cook.

I’ve used the Hip Pressure Cooking method for risotto many times now, and have made perfect, al dente risotto every time. The secret, and difference, is in the way the rice/liquids ratio is determined, taking into account the liquid content of the ingredients being used. Once you perfect the method you can easily create your own flavour combinations, like I have done with this tangy, herbaceous Prawn Lemon and Rocket Risotto.

This recipe was the result of taking a mental inventory of my pantry whilst on my way home from work. I wanted something fast, tasty, but lazy, i.e no dash to the supermarket. All that I needed was the Hip Pressure Cooking method for cooking risotto and a few ingredients I already had in pantry and freezer.

Prawn Lemon & Rocket Risotto

This Prawn Lemon & Rocket Risotto is not only quick and easy, it’s also fresh and full of flavour. A perfect meal to throw together in a rush, yet impressive enough to serve the next time you want to dazzle even the most unexpected dinner guests.

Pressure Cooker Prawn Lemon & Rocket Risotto

Ingredients

  • 300gm frozen raw prawns, tails on
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 clove of garlic, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups aborio or medium grain rice
  • 1/4 cup of white wine
  • 1 lemon, juiced and lemon zested
  • 1 litre chicken stock
  • 300gms rocket leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • salt and pepper
  • knob of butter

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil on the saute function of the pressure cook and add onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes (times may very depending on your pressure cooker).
  2. Add rice to onion mixture and cook stirring for about 5 minutes ensuring that the grains of rice are coated by the oil, the rice grains will turn a pearly colour.
  3. Add the wine and the juice of 1/2 the lemon and bring to a simmer, stirring until liquid has been absorbed.
  4. Add most of the rocket to a large measuring jug (keep a little back for garnish), pour the chicken stock into the measuring jug until the total volume is 1 litre, then add just a little dash more. The rocket will excrete liquid as it cooks and this will contribute to the rice/liquid ratio (this is a key step in successful pressure cooker risotto)
  5. Pour stock and rocket mixture into pressure cooker.
  6. Add frozen prawns and tarragon and give a good mix through.
  7. Add a good pinch of salt and lock the lid of the pressure cooker ensuring the pressure valve is set to the closed position.
  8. For electric pressure cookers set the pressure cooker level to high, and the timer for 7 mins and start.
  9. For stove top pressure cookers: turn the heat up to high and when the cooker has reached high pressure, lower the heat to maintain it and begin counting 7 minutes pressure cooking time.
  10. When time is up release the pressure - for electric pressure cookers unplug from socket to ensure the cooker doesn't switch to keep warm and remove pot from base.
  11. Give the mixture a gentle stir, it will appear a little too wet but will continue to absorb some of the moisture.
  12. Stir through the rest of the lemon juice and for an indulgent, classic finish, stir through a good knob of butter until melted.
  13. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with remaining rocket and lemon zest.

28 Responses to Prawn Lemon & Rocket Risotto

  1. Nagi@RecipeTinEats at #

    7 minutes? OK, you have me curious. I LOVE my pressure cooker. I have to try this!!

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    • Ange at #

      I love mine too. What type do you use? The risotto is fabulous – so easy to prepare. The key is combing your water laden vegetables in the liquid volume.

      The size and capacity of your cooker will determine how long it takes to reach pressure (when the 7 min countdown begins). Let me know how you find it!

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  2. Sarah at #

    I’m always looks for new pressure cooker recipes and this looks fantastic! Plus, I love the name. In Chicago we would call it Shrimp Lemon and Arugula Risotto. Your way sounds so much fancier!

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    • Ange at #

      Thanks Sarah how good is pressure cooking?

      In Australia shrimp are miniscule prawns that come in a can lol. Im always fascinated by the different terms used for the same ingredients!

      A xxx

      Reply
  3. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry at #

    I fell in love with the picture before I even realised that it can be cooked in just SEVEN minutes.

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    • Ange at #

      After making many a risotto in my pressure cooker I am still amazed at how quick it is to cook in the pressure cooker.

      Reply
  4. Whitney @ That Square Plate at #

    A pressure cooker is like the only tabletop appliance I don’t have! I’m now considering one 🙂 This risotto looks AMAZING.

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    • Ange at #

      I love an appliance, I have to stop myself acquiring more!

      Reply
  5. adriana at #

    great recipe Ange, i love lemon and rocket and im sure my readers will too, thanks again for sharing your recipe x

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    • Ange at #

      I’m so honoured…your blog is amazing, and you write beautifully…..I want to move to the foot of the German Alps and eat risotto with you 🙂

      Reply
  6. Simon (BBQ Bastard) at #

    Hey Ange,

    I did not now you could make risotto in a pressure cooker! Great Idea when you lack in time!
    Recipe looks delicious!

    THanks for sharing!
    Simon.

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    • Ange at #

      I know how amazing! Its changed my risotto making life

      Reply
  7. Felesha at #

    Thanks for sharing! Still trying to perfect my risotto! Pinning!!

    Reply
  8. Lynn | The Road to Honey at #

    Wait a minute (as she rubs her eyes). . .did I read that right? 7 minutes to this divine risotto? Pinch me because I must be dreaming. The Mr. frequently cooks with the pressure cooker; however, I must admit I NEVER use it. Seeing this is making me feel that perhaps I need to dust it off and take it for a spin. Such a gorgeous risotto.

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  9. Dini @ The Flavor Bender at #

    Love this!! Cooking risotto in the pressure cooker? and in 7 minutes?? Yes please! Plus those flavours are amazing too 🙂

    Reply
  10. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy at #

    I love risotto and there are NEVER too many ways to make it. I can eat it just as a meal…and with the shrimp in this one I think I just might!!

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  11. Jayne at #

    Wow can’t believe how quick this is! Awesome flavours too.

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  12. Rachel @ Simple Seasonal at #

    This looks awesome! Can I pretty please come to your house tonight for dinner?!

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    • Ange at #

      I’d love to cook for you 🙂

      Reply
  13. Cassandrea @ chewsandbrews.ca at #

    I am thinking of getting a pressure cooker…but was a little intimidated as I have never used one! But 7 mins?! I have to get one and try this!!

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    • Ange at #

      I inherited a stove top one years ago and had NO idea how to use it so gave it away. I was give the electric one complete with instructions and havent looked back!

      Reply
  14. Amanda {Striped Spatula} at #

    I’m in love with my pressure cooker but have never tried risotto in it. Yours looks fantastic! I’m going to give this a try very soon!

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  15. Sharee at #

    Looks great!

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  16. Amanda@ChewTown at #

    Prawn and lemon is such a winning combination and I can’t believe how quick this is!!

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    • Ange at #

      Its a definite weekday winner!

      Reply
  17. mila furman at #

    I do not have a pressure cooker…but I LOVE risotto!!! And my hubs loves prawns!!! So this is right up my alley 🙂

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  18. Tamara Andersen at #

    Hi Ange! I have recently created an Extraordinary Pressure-Cooker Recipes board on Pinterest. I’m still a start-up blog, but I do really want collaborators for the board. I love my pressure cooker, and bought for 2 of my sons also, and we’ve found there are not a lot of interesting and quality recipes out there. This is my first collaborator board, and if you’re interested, just send me an email, and I will invite you to pin there 🙂 Your risotto looks fabulous!

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    • Ange at #

      Thanks Tamara I love mine too. My son gave me mine. Id love to be part of your board too

      Reply

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