The strong mint flavor makes this risotto a great foil for the garlic-infused shrimp. Although chewy bulgur grains separate in tabbouleh, they stick together when cooked as a risotto.
You will need:
Lamb Brand Bulgur Wheat 1 cup, uncooked
Lamb Brand Fine Table Salt 1 tsp
Lamb Brand Ground Black Pepper 1/4 tsp
Garlic Cloves 4, minced
Spinach 4 cups, torn
Water 3 cups
Green Onions 3/4 cup, finely chopped
Fresh Mint 1/3 cup, chopped
Olive Oil 2 tbsp, divided
Fresh Lemon Juice 2 tbsp
Shrimps 1 lb, peeled and deveined
Lemon Rind 1 tbsp, grated
Lemon Wedge 1, optional
All you have to do is:
1. Combine water and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer (do not boil).
2. Keep warm over low heat.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat.
4. Add green onions; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Add bulgur; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Add warm salted water, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently until each portion of warm salted water is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total).
7. Remove from heat. Add spinach, mint, rind, and juice; stir until spinach wilts. Keep warm.
8. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
9. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and shrimp; sauté for 2 minutes or until shrimp are done.
10. Divide risotto evenly among 4 small bowls or plates, and arrange shrimp evenly over risotto.
11. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.