Asparagus Risotto With Crab and Orange Gremolada

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Scrumptious Asparagus Risotto with Crab and Orange Gremolada
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 quart chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water ( more if needed )
1 lb asparagus , trimmed , cut into 1/2 inch lengths , tips left whole
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion , chopped
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 lb crabmeat , picked clean
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 garlic cloves , minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley , chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
482
Sugar
3g
Fat
14g
Asparagus Risotto with Crab and Orange Gremolada is a perfect meal for those who love rich flavors. This creamy and aromatic risotto is prepared with asparagus spears, cooked crabmeat, and served with an orange gremolada on top. This risotto is a perfect meal for weekend brunches or a fancy weeknight meal with family and friends. The fragrance of orange zest and the taste of asparagus and crabmeat come together to create a deliciously elegant dish.

Instructions

1.In a pot, bring chicken broth and water to a simmer. Keep the pot on low heat.
2.In a large skillet, cook asparagus in butter over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper and cook for another 2 minutes or until tender. Remove asparagus from the skillet and keep aside.
3.In the same skillet, add oil and sauté onion for 3 minutes until tender.
4.Add arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes or until they turn opaque. Stir in the white wine and let it simmer until the wine has been absorbed by the rice.
5.Add 1 cup of the hot broth and stir until the broth has been absorbed by the rice. Keep adding the broth 1 cup at a time and stirring constantly until the rice is tender and the mixture is creamy.
6.Stir in asparagus and crabmeat and cook for 2 minutes.
7.In a small bowl, combine orange zest, garlic, and parsley. Sprinkle this mixture over the prepared risotto before serving.

PROS

This dish is full of flavors and very easy to make.

It can be served as a vegetarian dish by replacing the crab with more asparagus.

CONS

The dish needs to be consumed immediately as it tends to get dry if kept in the fridge for long.

It requires continuous stirring, which can be time-consuming.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Asparagus is full of nutrients and can help improve digestion and lower blood pressure.
Crabmeat is a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and minerals such as zinc and selenium.
Orange zest is rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber.

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