Shrimp Risotto

Ingredients

some saffron threads
1 lb shrimp
1 bay leaf
3 3/4 c water
6 tb butter
1 onion
1 clove garlic
2 c italian arborio rice
1 1/4 c dry wine
2 slices zucchini
6 oz oyster mushrooms
2 tb parsley
1/4 c parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons butter
3/8 reserved stock

Instructions

until the stock is absorbed. Stirring, gradually add more stock and the wine until it has all been absorbed and the rice is cooked; this will take about 20 minutes. In a separate pan, melt the remaining butter, add the shrimp, zucchini, and mushrooms; cook for 3 or 4 minutes. Fold the mixture into the rice along with the rice and half of the cheese. Taste and add salt, if needed. Serve piping hot, sprinkled with the remaining cheese. Makes 4 servings. Nutrient Values per Serving: 719 Calories, 22 g Fat, 12 g Saturated Fat, 34 g Protein, 83 g Carbohydrate, 224 mg Cholesterol, 511 mg Sodium. [THE WASHINGTON POST; November 28, 1990; Mary Cadogan]