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Creamy Parmesan Risotto with a dish towel and fork

Creamy Parmesan Risotto with Lemon-Thyme Butter

This creamy Parmesan risotto is luxuriously smooth, bursting with savory flavor from fresh Parmesan and brightened by lemon zest and thyme-infused butter. It’s an easy yet elegant dish that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together with simple ingredients and a little stirring.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Risotto
  • 1½ cups Arborio rice
  • 1 Small shallot finely diced
  • 2 Cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • ½ cup Dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
  • 5 cups Low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth kept warm
  • 1 cup Freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
For the Lemon-Thyme Butter
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest

Equipment

  • Large sauté pan
  • Small sauce pan
  • Ladle
  • Wooden spoon
  • Fine grater
  • Measuring cups and spoons