Spring on a plate! 😍 💚 Creamy Shrimp & Zucchini Blossom Risotto 🍤🌼 A fresh, vibrant Italian classic with a citrusy twist and velvety ricotta finish! 🇮🇹✨ @sebastian_fitarau #risotto #italianfood #homecooking #seafoodlover #giallolovesitaly Ingredients For the risotto: 1 2/3 cups (320 g) Carnaroli rice 1.1 lb (500 g) shrimp, to be peeled 2 zucchini, diced 12 zucchini blossoms, cleaned and torn into petals 1 shallot, finely chopped Extra virgin olive oil, to taste Fine salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste Lemon zest and juice, to taste Fresh basil leaves, for garnish For the shrimp bisque: Shrimp heads and shells (from the peeled shrimp) Hot vegetable broth, to taste For finishing (mantecatura): 1 1/4 cups (300 g) whole milk ricotta A few shrimp (to add at the end) Fresh basil, for garnish Instructions Blend the shrimp heads and shells with a little hot vegetable broth until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve to obtain a smooth bisque. In a saucepan, heat a drizzle of extra virgi...