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Mushroom Crab Risotto

Delicious mushroom, shallot, and crab infused risotto is an indulgent treat as a main or a side.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 305 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms cleaned and diced
  • 2 shallots diced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 ½ cups arborio rice
  • ½ cup dry vermouth optional
  • 28 oz chicken stock lower sodium is best
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 9 oz container fresh lump crabmeat not canned
  • ¼ cup green onions diced
  • Parmesan Cheese optional

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan or ceramic dutch oven over high heat.
  2. When oil is shimmery, add diced onions, mushrooms, and shallots.
  3. When vegetables are slightly browned, add butter and stir.
  4. Lower heat to medium-low, add rice, stir well.
  5. Let rice brown just slightly (think "toasted" for a little flavor)
  6. Add a little bit of stock and vermouth (optional!!)- just enough to keep the consistency liquid.
  7. Stir frequently until rice thickens.
  8. Add a more stock 1 ladle full at a time to keep the risotto barely liquid while cooking. Repeat stirring frequently until thickened and adding just enough stock to keep it from burning or becoming too thick.
  9. When your stock is gone, and the risotto has become thicker add the salt and pepper, taste and add more salt if necessary.
  10. If the rice is too crunchy for your taste, add a little water and proceed with the steps above. Risotto should be slightly al dente- just a slight, teeny crunch when bit. If you over cook the rice, it will become a bit gummy- but its all individual taste.
  11. Add crabmeat- if cooked, just at the end to warm it up. If using uncooked crab give it about 5 minutes to cook thoroughly. You don't want it overcooked or it will be gummy and fishy.
  12. When risotto is thick enough to not spread all over a plate, but not so thick you can shape it like mashed potatoes, it is ready.
  13. Garnish with green onions and fresh grated parmesan cheese, enjoy warm!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 305kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 632mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 305kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 632mg 26%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.