Prawn and Chorizo Risotto Recipe – Australian Special
Prawn and Chorizo Risotto is a comforting creamy risotto recipe that beautifully blends Italian seafood risotto traditions with Mediterranean flavors. The combination of juicy prawns, smoky chorizo, and creamy arborio rice creates a satisfying gourmet meal perfect for any weeknight dinner or special occasion. Rich, aromatic, and balanced in taste, this dish delivers restaurant-style flavor in every spoonful.
- Prep Time15 min
- Cook Time30 min
- Total Time45 min
Prawn and Chorizo Risotto Ingredients:
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 250g (9 oz) raw prawns, peeled and deveined
- 100g (3.5 oz) chorizo, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock, kept warm
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Prawn and Chorizo Risotto Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a large pan; sauté diced chorizo until slightly crispy and fragrant.
Add onion and garlic; cook until translucent.
Stir in arborio rice, coating it with oil and aromatics for 1–2 minutes.
Pour in white wine; stir until mostly absorbed.
Gradually add warm stock, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until rice is creamy and al dente.
In a separate pan, quickly sauté prawns with a little butter until just cooked.
Gently fold prawns into the risotto, add remaining butter and grated Parmesan; season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Recipe Notes :
Risotto Texture Tips: Stir continuously and add warm stock gradually for that signature creamy consistency.
Seafood Pairing Ideas: You can swap prawns for scallops or add mussels for variation.
Flavor Balance: Adjust the ratio of chorizo and prawns to balance smokiness and sweetness.
Cooking Technique: Avoid rushing; risotto develops flavor with slow, steady cooking.
Serving Suggestions: Serve hot with lemon wedges and a glass of crisp white wine for the perfect pairing.
