Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Risotto⏱ 40 min total

Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Risotto

Per 1 serving · 523 g · 19 ingredients

Calories
451
23%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    27g
    24% of calories
  • Carbs
    61g
    54% of calories
  • Fat
    11g
    22% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Risotto (523 g) has 451 calories, with 27 g of protein, 61 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (54% of calories). It is high in protein (53% DV), Vitamin A (34% DV) and Vitamin C (84% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 43%, 21% and 49% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
86cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.9g
Net carbs
56g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
5.4g
9.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein53%
  • Vitamin A34%
  • Vitamin C84%
  • Vitamin E22%
  • Vitamin K65%
  • Thiamine31%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber19%
  • Riboflavin (B2)16%
  • Calcium11%
  • Potassium18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium43%
  • Saturated fat21%
  • Cholesterol49%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the onion, garlic, and carrot, and cook until softened.

  3. 3

    Add the zucchini and red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the turmeric, paprika, cardamom, tomato paste, and Arborio rice until well coated.

  5. 5

    Add the chicken stock and red chili. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the stock is almost absorbed and rice is cooked, adding more stock if necessary.

  6. 6

    Stir in the coconut milk, shrimp, and peas. Keep on low heat until the shrimp is cooked through.

  7. 7

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (523 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A310 μg
34%
Vitamin C76 mg
84%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E3 mg
22%
Vitamin K79 μg
65%
Thiamine0.4 mg
31%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
16%
Niacin8 mg
53%
Vitamin B61 mg
52%
Folate (B9)200 μg
50%
Vitamin B121 μg
52%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
29%
Choline128 mg
23%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium113 mg
11%
Iron5 mg
65%
Potassium850 mg
18%
Magnesium84 mg
20%
Phosphorus461 mg
66%
Zinc3 mg
25%
Copper0.5 mg
52%
Manganese1 mg
57%
Selenium46 μg
84%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene551 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene2,574 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.1 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0.1 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene1,151 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats4 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol63 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch1 g—
Sucrose2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 60.1 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 451 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 86min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 54min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 38min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 63min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Risotto?

One serving of Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Risotto (1 serving) has 451 calories, which works out to 86 calories per 100 g. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Risotto high in protein?

It provides a solid 27 g of protein per serving (53% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 24% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Risotto keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 56 g of net carbs and 54% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Risotto?

982 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Risotto?

9.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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