BARGAIN RECIPE: Pea and Prawn Risotto

Looking for something a bit different, but still tasty and affordable! Then look no further than the below cheap as chips recipe.

Pea and Prawn Risotto
Serves 6
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:
25 butter
dash of olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 stick celery, finely chopped
450g arborio risotto rice
2 wine glasses white wine
900ml vegetable stock
455g raw peeled prawns
3 handfuls of frozen peas
1 handful of fresh basil, chopped
1/2 handful of fresh mint, chopped
salt and pepper
squeeze of lemon juice, to serve

Method
1. Melt the butter with the oil. Add the onion, garlic and celery, and cook until softened.
2. Add the rice and cook for 1 minute.
3. Pour over the wine and cook until some of the liquid if reduced.
4. Add the vegetable stock, a ladle at a time, and keep stirring the rice until the stock is almost absorbed. Add more stock, and continue stirring for about 15 minutes.
5. Then add the prawns, peas and fresh herbs, and cook for further 5-6 minutes.
6. Season with salt and fresh pepper, squezze over the lemon juice and serve.

Enjoy!!