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Crab Risotto

Savor the rich and creamy flavors of this luxurious Crab Risotto. This recipe is prepared with succulent crab meat seasoned with Old Bay and paired with perfectly cooked rice. This dish brings a touch of elegance to any meal.
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword crab risotto, crab risotto recipe, king crab risotto
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 331kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped white onions
  • 3 garlic cloves Minced
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups arborio rice
  • ½ cup dry white wine I recommend Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay.
  • 3 ½ cups seafood stock or broth You can use any type of broth.
  • ½ cup grated parmesan reggiano cheese
  • ½ -1 pound lump crab meat
  • ½ -1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Start with ½ teaspoon and adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice This was ½ lemon for me. Omit if you don't want lemon flavor.

Instructions

Stovetop Risotto

  • I recommend following the instructions on the arborio rice. The package will have instructions for how to make risotto. It will likely resemble the following:
  • Add the olive oil and butter to a saucepan or pot on medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and saute until soft and fragrant.
  • Add in the rice and stir until the rice is coated.
  • Pour in the wine and stir until the wine is absorbed.
  • Add in 1 cup of broth/stock. Stir until the liquid is absorbed. Continue to add in the broth ½ cup at a time ensuring the broth is absorbed before adding more.
  • Use enough broth to cook the rice until al dente. Remove the rice from heat and stir in the Parmesan reggiano cheese, lump crab, Old Bay Seasoning, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Taste repeatedly adjust spices to suit taste as needed.
  • Cool before serving.

Instant Pot Risotto

  • Turn the Instant Pot on to the Saute function. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the pot. Add the onions and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant.
  • Add the butter to the pot and allow it to melt. Add the rice to the pot. Stir for 1-2 minutes until the rice is coated in butter.
  • Add the white wine and stock/broth to the pot and stir.
  • Place the lid on top and seal. Manually adjust the timer to Manual > High-Pressure Cooking > 8 minutes cook time.
  • When the pot indicates it has finished, Quick Release the Steam.
  • Open the pot and add Parmesan reggiano cheese, lump crab, Old Bay Seasoning, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir. Taste repeatedly adjust spices to suit taste as needed.
  • Cool before serving.

Notes

You can substitute wine using additional broth if preferred.
You can use any type of broth in this recipe. Seafood stock/broth is recommended for ultimate flavor.
1 pound of crab meat will create a hearty dish filled with crab. Feel free to use less, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g