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Blackened Shrimp & Cheddar-Pancetta Risotto

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by Chris Ratel

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Chef Chris came up with this spin on shrimp and grits by just experimenting and having a little fun with some delicious classic combinations. Chef's creamy white cheddar-infused risotto makes a perfect base for juicy, buttery Cajun-style blackened shrimps, especially when it's finished off with house-rendered crispy pancetta lardons, white cheddar, and green onions. A drizzle of bright tomato, garlic, and herb sauce rounds out the dish. This is a meal where the title really says it all.

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Nutritional facts

Protein

38g

Carbs

85g

Calories

930

Fat

45g

Ingredients

White Cheddar CheeseCanola and Olive Oil BlendButterExtra Virgin Olive OilOreganoPlum TomatoOnion PowderGarlic PowderShrimpBlack PepperGarlicSweet PaprikaHeavy CreamOnionWhite PepperKosher SaltArborio RiceChicken BaseGreen OnionThymeLemon JuicePancettaWhite WineCayenne PowderItalian Parsley

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Risotto is difficult to get right. This version didn't taste very cheesy, and the pieces of pancetta were tiny.

Bill Wagner · 01/16/25

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About Chris Ratel

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Chris Ratel has been working with food since the age of 13. He attended the School for Food and Hotel Management in NYC and worked with Park Hyatt Hotels for years. He also worked in NYC staples such as Sardis on Broadway, Lundi Brothers in Brooklyn and the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station. Chris presently works privately for clients and caterers in the NYC and Hudson Valley areas. Residing both in the Hudson Valley area and Brooklyn, he has developed a strong appreciation for food in its simplest, most organic form and hands-on knowledge from the local farmers and purveyors who are growing it.

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