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Dungeness Crab Risotto

Sunset

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Yield: Makes 4 main-dish servings

Ingredients

  • 1  tablespoon  butter or olive oil
  • 3/4  cup  finely chopped onions
  • 2  cloves garlic, minced
  • 2  cups  arborio or medium-grain white rice
  • 1 3/4  cups  fat-skimmed chicken broth
  • 1/2  cup  dry white wine
  • 3/4  pound  shelled cooked Dungeness crab
  • 1/2  cup  finely shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1  tablespoon  minced fresh sage leaves
  • Salt

Preparation

1. In a 6-quart pressure cooker over high heat, frequently stir butter, onions, and garlic until onions are limp, about 3 minutes. Add rice and stir often until it is opaque, about 3 minutes longer. Add broth, wine, and 2 cups water. Stir occasionally until mixture boils, about 4 minutes.

2. Seal cooker. Following manufacturer's instructions, bring to maximum pressure (15 lb.); adjust heat to stabilize cooking rate. Cook 6 minutes. Release pressure quickly, running cold water over pan.

3. Open pan. Stir in crab, parmesan cheese, and sage. Add salt to taste.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
489 (16% from fat)
Protein:
31g
Fat:
8.4g (sat 3.9)
Carbohydrate:
70g
Fiber:
6.3g
Sodium:
491mg
Cholesterol:
101mg
Sunset, FEBRUARY 1999