Prawn, Pea & Watercress Orzo Risotto
- Summer
- Family Meals
You can replace the watercress in this recipe with any leaves you have leftover!
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 leek – washed
250g orzo
1 litre of stock
100g frozen peas
100g sugar snap peas
Leftover watercress &/or rocket &/or pea shoots
250g frozen prawns
Method
1. In a shallow casserole dish or large frying pan add the butter, olive oil & finely sliced leek. Sweat down until soft.
2. Add the orzo & give it a good mix.
3. Add the stock & allow to simmer for 10 mins.
4. Meanwhile blend ½ the peas, watercress & 2 tbsp. water to a vibrant green smooth paste.
5. Add the paste, prawns & remaining peas, sugar snap peas & watercress to the orzo, then cook for a few mins until the prawns are pink but not small & shrivelled!
6. Scatter with the grated cheddar & watercress to serve.
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