Best Shrimp And Crab Risotto Recipes

SHRIMP AND CRAB RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté the garlic and 2 Tbs. of the parsley in 2 Tbs. of the olive oil, stirring once or twice, until the garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, just until the shrimp are pink, about 2 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside. Add the broth and bay leaf to the saucepan and bring just barely to a simmer.
• In a large saucepan or risotto pan over medium heat, warm 3 Tbs. of the oil. Add the onion and sauté until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and mushrooms, cook, stirring, until the kernels are hot and coated with oil, about 2 minutes.
• Add the wine and continue to cook, stirring often, until the liquid is absorbed.
• Add the broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and making sure the liquid has been absorbed before adding more. Add salt and pepper when rices is halfway done.
• The risotto is done when the rice grains are creamy on the outside and firm yet tender to the bite, 20 to 25 minutes total. Rice varies, so you may not need all of the broth or you may need more. If more liquid is required, use hot water.
• Stir in the shrimp and crabmeat and cook, stirring, just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Remove the risotto from the heat. Stir in the remaining 1 Tbs. each oil and parsley. Spoon the risotto into warmed soup bowls and serve immediately.

RISOTTO WITH CRAB AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté the garlic and 2 tablespoons of the parsley in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, stirring once or twice, until the garlic is fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the shrimp, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, just until the shrimp are pink, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside. Add the stock or water to the pan and bring barely to a simmer. In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté the onion in 3 tablespoons of the oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until hot and coated with the oil, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and continue to cook, stirring often, until the liquid is absorbed. Add ½ cup (4 fl oz/125 ml) of the stock or water and cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid is absorbed. Continue adding the liquid, ½ cup (4 fl oz/125 ml) at a time, always waiting for each addition to be absorbed before adding more. When the rice is about half cooked, stir in the tomato, salt, and pepper.The risotto is done when the rice grains are creamy on the outside and firm, yet tender to the bite, 20-25 minutes total. Rice varies, so you may not need all of the stock or water or you may need more. If more liquid is required, use hot water. Stir in the shrimp and crabmeat and cook, stirring, until shrimp is pink and crab heated through, 2-4 minutes.Taste and adjust the seasonings. Remove from the heat. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon each oil and parsley. Spoon the risotto into warmed soup plates and serve immediately.

SHRIMP AND CRAB RISOTTO

Steps:

• 1. In a medium saucepan add 2 tbsp oil. Add the garlic and 2 tbsp of the parsley and cook 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and cook 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp to a plate and set aside. Add the stock to the pan and bring to a simmer on stove.
• 2. In a large skillet add the remaining oil. Add the onion and saute until softened. Add the rice and cook 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook until liquid has evaporated. Add a ladle of stock and cook until liquid is absorbed. Continue to do this for about 25 minutes until the rice is cooked and creamy
• 3. Stir in the crab meat and shrimp mixture. Cook until heated through. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with the remaining parsley