🍤 Creamy Shrimp Risotto (with a Secret Ingredient 👀)

 

🍤 Creamy Shrimp Risotto (with a Secret Ingredient 👀)

This might just be one of the creamiest risottos you’ll ever make — rich, buttery, and ultra-silky thanks to one surprising twist: Hellmann’s Mayonnaise! 😋

It blends right in, giving you that restaurant-style creaminess without any heavy cream. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to traditional risotto again.

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🛒 Ingredients (1 Serving)

For the Shrimp:

• ~10 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 2 tbsp Hellmann’s Mayonnaise (for marinade)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Sweet paprika, to taste

• 1 tsp olive oil

For the Risotto:

• 1 shallot, finely chopped

• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup arborio rice (or any risotto rice)

• ~2½ cups warm chicken stock (added gradually)

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1–2 tbsp Hellmann’s Mayonnaise (for creaminess, adjust to preference)

• Squeeze of fresh lemon juice

• Chopped chives, for garnish

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Shrimp

In a bowl, mix the shrimp with Hellmann’s mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and sweet paprika.
Let them marinate for about 10–15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.

💡 The mayo tenderizes the shrimp and helps create a golden, flavorful sear.

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2️⃣ Cook the Shrimp

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and just cooked through.
Remove and set aside — you’ll add them back later.

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3️⃣ Start the Risotto Base

In the same pan, add a touch more olive oil if needed.
Sauté the shallots for about 1 minute until translucent, then add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the arborio rice, stirring constantly for about a minute until the edges look slightly translucent — this toasting step gives your risotto its signature flavor.

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4️⃣ Add the Stock Gradually

Begin adding the warm chicken stock one ladle at a time, stirring gently but continuously.
Let each addition absorb before adding the next.
Continue this process until the rice is tender and creamy (about 18–20 minutes).

Season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and sweet paprika as you go.

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5️⃣ Finish with Creaminess

Once the rice is perfectly cooked and creamy, stir in 1 tbsp butter, a squeeze of lemon juice, and 1–2 tbsp of Hellmann’s Mayonnaise.
The mayo will melt seamlessly into the risotto, creating a velvety, restaurant-quality texture — without any dairy overload!

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6️⃣ Combine and Serve

Add the shrimp back into the pan and toss gently to coat everything in that luscious sauce.
Plate your risotto and sprinkle with chopped chives for a touch of freshness.

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✨ Final Touch

Creamy, cozy, and just a little unexpected — this Shrimp Risotto with Hellmann’s Mayo is proof that a simple secret ingredient can completely elevate a classic dish.

Rich. Silky. Perfect every time. 💛