Oven-Ready
Premium
Blackened Shrimp
with Asiago asparagus risotto
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk
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Under %{max_calories} calories
- Gluten-Smart

Chef
Maija Barnes
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
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- 5 oz. Asparagus
- 1 Lemon
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- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
- 1 tsp. Blackening Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories420
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Carbohydrates38g
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Net Carbs35g
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Fat17g
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Protein24g
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Sodium1880mg
Recipe Steps
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Shrimp and Risotto
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat and seafood. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.
Massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging.Break asparagus into 2" pieces.In one provided tray, combine rice, asparagus, 1/2 cup water, and 1 tsp. olive oil. Cover tray with foil.Drain shrimp thoroughly and pat dry.In second provided tray, combine shrimp and 1 tsp. olive oil. Spread into an even layer. -
2 Start the Shrimp and Risotto
Bake both trays (shrimp uncovered, risotto covered) in hot oven until asparagus is tender and shrimp turn pink, 8-10 minutes.
While meal bakes, halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Carefully remove both trays from oven.Drain liquid from shrimp tray. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. Season shrimp all over with blackening seasoning and a pinch of salt.Add crème fraîche, mirepoix base, garlic salt, half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice to risotto and stir to combine. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake both trays again uncovered in hot oven until risotto thickens and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 10-12 minutes.
If risotto is too thick, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Carefully remove from oven.To serve, top risotto with shrimp. Garnish with remaining cheese and squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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