Lemon parmesan risotto

In honor of our special Family issue, Food Network Magazine asked the kids of some Food Network stars to act as guest editors and share their favorite family dinners. Here’s what Geoffrey Zakarian’s daughter, Anna, had to say about this risotto dish: “Risotto is sort of our family tradition. It’s so creamy, it melts in my mouth.”

Let me show you how to make this lemon risotto recipe at home! It's restaurant quality, but the method is easy and it's ready in 30 min.

This easy Lemon Risotto is a dish your whole family will love! Marrying the bright flavors of fresh lemon juice and zest with savory garlic and parmesan, it makes the perfect side dish, but can also easily be turned into a full meal with the addition of your favorite protein.

Lemon risotto is made with the classic risotto ratio, but adds bright lemon flavor. Perfect with shrimp or scallops.

There’s so much more to this lemon risotto dish than meets the eye! Italian Arborio rice simmers with butter, wine and broth until the liquid is absorbed into the rice turning it creamy and creating the perfect risotto consistency—not too runny or mushy, but just right. Next, lemon juice, zest and Parmesan cheese are stirred into the pot to boost the flavor. Finally, a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley and cracked black pepper make for a perfect finish. So, you see, there’s no need to be…

Creamy lemon risotto with shrimp and fresh Parmesan cheese. Don't be intimidated to make risotto, just take it low and slow and have plenty of stock on hand.

This super easy, ultra-creamy Risotto is flavored with lemon, Parmesan, shallots, and garlic and studded with fresh green asparagus.

Ingredients (4 servings) 7 cups of chicken broth or vegetable broth 1/2 stick of butter 3 finely chopped shallots 4 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 1/2 cups of Arborio rice 1 1/2 cups of dry white w…

Scallops and risotto, quite probably the most perfect meal when you can get fresh scallops!