Fried Cornmeal Shrimp with Butternut Squash Risotto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Fried Cornmeal Shrimp with Butternut Squash Risotto
Servings: 6
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Jean Anderson The cornmeal-crusted shrimp are a crunchy contrast to the creamy risotto.

Ingredients

  • 1 1 3/4- to 2-pound butternut squash
  • 24 uncooked large shrimp (about 1 1/4 pounds), peeled, deveined
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 large garlic cloves, peeled, smashed, plus 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 cups low-salt chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 °F. Pierce squash several times. Place on baking sheet; roast until tender, about 1 hour. Cool. Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Scoop flesh into processor. Puree until smooth. Measure 1 1/2 cups puree (reserve remaining puree for another use). DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.

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