Crab and Leek Risotto
This creamy and flavorful crab and leek risotto is a perfect dish for seafood lovers.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
- Crab meat - 1 cup, cooked
- Chicken or vegetable broth - 4 cups
- White wine - 1/2 cup
- Arborio rice - 1 cup
- Butter - 2 tablespoons
- Leeks - 2, thinly sliced
Let's Get Started
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced leeks and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the Arborio rice and stir to coat it with the butter and leeks.
- Pour in the white wine and cook until it is absorbed by the rice.
- Gradually add the chicken or vegetable broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding more.
- Continue this process until the rice is creamy and cooked al dente, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked crab meat and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the crab and leek risotto hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g