Freekah Shrimp Risotto

Freekah Shrimp Risotto

Recipe Category Mains Recipe Category
Recipe Prep Time 30 mins
Recipe Serving Size 3

A hearty bowl of freekah with shrimp and vegetables

Ingredients

For the Freekah

  • 4 Kiri Square Portions
  • ¼ cup of diced carrots
  • ¼ cup of diced celery stalk
  • 3 tbsps of olive oil
  • 1 cup half boiled freekeh
  • 5 large sliced mushrooms
  • 5 medium grilled shrimps
  • 1 ½ cups seafood stock
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsps of parmesan cheese
Kiri Squares

Cooking steps

Preparing the Freekah

  1. In a wide skillet, heat oil and sauté the mushrooms until they brown.
  2. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Add olive oil if needed and sauté carrots until tender.
  4. Add the celery and stir, season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bring back the mushrooms to the pan then add the freekeh.
  6. In the blender blend the Kiri with half a cup of seafood stock.
  7. Stir and gradually add the stock stirring continuously.
  8. Before it becomes dry add the Kiri Square Portions and blend stock.
  9. Allow to simmer uncovered until all the liquids evaporate.
  10. Serve topped with grilled shrimps and parmesan cheese.

Cooking steps

Freekah Shrimp Risotto