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Larry's Catch | Apr 09, 2026 | Omega-3 Rich

Risotto au crabe des neiges

Risotto crémeux au crabe des neiges avec citron et parmesan — riche, élégant, et qui vaut chaque bouchée.

Servings 3 ppl
Cook 35 min
Difficulty Intermediate
Dietary Omega-3 Rich

Ingrédients

  • 1 pack snow crab leg meat (16 oz, merus)
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 4 cups warm chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup white wine (optional)
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 lemon (zest + juice)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~330 kcal
  • Protein: ~18 g
  • Fat: ~11 g
  • Saturated Fat: ~6 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~35 g
  • Sugar: ~2 g
  • Sodium: ~600 mg
  • Cholesterol: ~85 mg
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used.

Instructions

  • Warm broth in a pot and keep it hot (this is key for creamy risotto).
  • In a pan, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Add shallot and cook until soft.
  • Add garlic and arborio rice, stirring for 1–2 minutes to lightly toast.
  • Add white wine (if using) and let it cook off.
  • Add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed before adding more.
  • Continue until rice is creamy and just tender (about 18–20 minutes).
  • Stir in remaining butter, parmesan, lemon zest, and juice.
  • Gently fold in snow crab and warm for 1–2 minutes.
  • Season, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Source: https://larryscatch.com/blogs/recipes-3/snow-crab-risotto
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