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Italian Cuisine Expert and Food Blogger
Guido Pedrelli
Guido Pedrelli, the mastermind behind Nonna Box, has honed his culinary expertise for decades, inspired by family feasts in Emilia-Romagna. Mentored by his restaurateur nonna, he mastered Italian classics and furthered his skills with professional culinary studies in desserts and gelato making from Mec3. Today, he shares this rich legacy and authentic recipes through Nonna Box.
Oranges are among my favorite fruits, probably only surpassed by strawberries. Here’s the thing though–you can eat strawberries just the way they are or with chocolate, if you feel like doing something outrageous. Or just simply fill your pancakes with strawberry jam. There is a pattern there–when you think of strawberries, you think of dessert. Oranges, however, are more versatile, thus allowing you to use them for several dishes, as a means to reinforce the flavor. The risotto gets so much flavor, just from absorbing the orange zest.
And shrimps…well, our love for shrimps isn’t a mystery–or shouldn’t be one. Shrimp makes for an excellent antioxidant and it’s a source of nutrients like vitamins B6 and B12, as well as selenium. It’s one of the best low-calorie sources of protein and the best part is that it can also increase a hormone which makes your stomach growl less for food and feel fuller instead.
Although in all honesty, your stomach will have a tough time not asking for a second portion of risotto with orange shrimp, as these three were just meant to be together. It’s not often that three things you like on their own blend so well together.
P.S.: you aren’t that keen on oranges, you can also replace them with grapefruit.
