We’re pretty smitten with the creamy, comforting nature of each of these risotto recipes. Whether you prefer yours vegetable-centered or perhaps with something like shrimp or duck stirred in, we’ve got a recipe for you.

Asparagus Risotto
: Laura Edwards
1/10
An easy and surprisingly light riff on traditional risotto that manages to maintain all the rich, indulgent, creamy goodness of the Italian classic.
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Lemon and Thyme Risotto
: Jonathan Gregson
2/10
A lilt of lemon and hints of thyme dance throughout this simple risotto. The best they've ever tasted.
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Spinach and Arugula Risotto
: Asya
3/10
This risotto, straight from Rome, gets its flavor and color from spinach, arugula, and parsley. Its smoothness is a product of butter, cream, and cheese.
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Shrimp Risotto
: David Leite
4/10
Super-size-me shrimp stud this creamylicious risotto which takes its astoundingly complex taste from simple shrimp shells.
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Zucchini Risotto
: Lauren Bamford
5/10
Delicate, creamy, comforting, and surprisingly easy to make. In other words, risotto perfection.
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Risotto Alla Milanese
: Christopher Hirsheimer
6/10
Lidia—yes, THAT Lidia—shares her classic risotto as it's made back in Italy. Gather your saffron, shallots, white wine, and Parmesan.
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Citrus Risotto with Garlic-Chile Prawns
: Petrina Tinslay
7/10
Tangy, hot, sweet, silky. That's what we think of this citrus-scented risotto with sautéed shrimp that melds healthy with satsifying.
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Wild Mushroom Risotto
: Victoria Pearson
8/10
The secret to this intensely flavored risotto? Using chicken stock mingled with the liquid from rehydrating dried porcini mushrooms.
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Portuguese Duck Risotto
: Nuno Correia
9/10
A dreamy, creamy riff on the classic <em>arroz de pato,</em> this dish call in flavor favors from duck, cured ham, spicy sausage, and tangy oranges.
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Whole Spelt Risotto with Butternut Squash
: Jonathan Gregson
10/10
We swear that this whole grain risotto doesn't taste nearly as healthful as it actually is. But don't take our word for it....
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