Best 6 Shrimp And Crab Risotto Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Shrimp and Crab Risotto, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish combines the succulent sweetness of shrimp and the delicate brininess of crab, harmoniously blended with creamy Arborio rice. Each bite offers a luxurious texture, enhanced by a rich broth infused with aromatic vegetables and white wine. Discover the art of crafting this masterpiece with our step-by-step guide, complete with variations to suit your preferences. Whether you prefer a classic rendition or a modern twist, we have the perfect recipe for you. Embark on a culinary adventure and savor the essence of coastal elegance with our Shrimp and Crab Risotto.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP AND CRAB RISOTTO



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Creamy good risotto

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 clove garlic minced
3 Tbsp parsley chopped
6 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 lb shrimp peeled deveined and chopped
8 snow crab legs meat removed and chopped
1 medium onion chopped
2 c arborio rice
1/2 c dry white wine
6 c chicken or fish stock
salt and pepper to taste

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

ITALIAN SHRIMP AND SCALLOP RISOTTO



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The secret to making a good seafood risotto is to use a high-quality fish stock and of course the freshest seafood you can find. Cook the shellfish and rice separately, as the rice needs more time. If you cook them together, the shellfish will overcook and get chewy.

Provided by tea

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 57m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled
½ pound shelled sea scallops
½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes
½ cup dry white wine
½ lemon, juiced
1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 quart fish stock, or more as needed
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 (12 ounce) package Arborio rice
½ cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over a medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until starting to sizzle, about 2 minutes. Stir in scallops and cook for 1 minute. Add shrimp and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook over high heat until shrimp are pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Pour 1/2 cup white wine into the skillet and let the alcohol evaporate. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze; cook until the liquid is reduced, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, add lemon juice, and sprinkle with 1/2 of the parsley. Discard garlic. Cover the skillet to keep shellfish warm.
  • Pour fish stock into a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and shallot. Cook until shallot is soft and translucent, but not brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Increase heat and add rice; cook until rice has absorbed the oil and butter and has a nutty aroma, stirring often, 1 to 2 minutes. Make sure not to burn the shallot and reduce heat if skillet gets too hot.
  • Pour 1/2 cup white wine into the skillet and stir until alcohol has evaporated. Add 1 ladleful of fish stock, stir, and cook until rice has absorbed the stock. Add another ladleful and repeat the process until the rice is tender, 15 to 18 minutes in total.
  • Add shellfish with their juices to the risotto pan 3 minutes before the end of cooking. Stir and finish cooking all together, adding stock if needed. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining parsley and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Let risotto stand for 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702.8 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1059.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

LEMONY SHRIMP AND RISOTTO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 small fennel bulb, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large clove garlic, smashed, peeled, chopped
1 cup Arborio rice (about 6 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus extra as needed
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
Zest of 1 large lemon
3 cups arugula

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook until the shrimp are just opaque in the center, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Transfer the shrimp and juices to a bowl to cool.
  • Add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil to the pan. Add the fennel and onions. Cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, 30 seconds. Add the rice. Stir until well coated and translucent in spots, about 2 minutes. Add the wine. Cook until the wine is absorbed, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, lemon juice, zest, and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the rice is just tender but still has some bite and the risotto is creamy, stirring often, 13 to 14 minutes.
  • Mix in the arugula. Stir until the arugula wilts, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp. Mix in additional broth if needed, 1/4 cup at a time, until the risotto is creamy.
  • Spoon the risotto into 4 shallow soup bowls.

CRAB RISOTTO



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This decadent Crab Risotto is a delicious way to serve up a hearty and amazingly flavorful crab dinner! The creamy texture of the risotto is studded with tender chunks of crab meat for an absolutely rich and tasty appetizer, side, or main dish!

Provided by Angela

Categories     Entrees     Seafood

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion ((peeled and roughly chopped))
1 medium carrot ((sliced))
1 rib celery ((sliced))
1 large tomato ((chopped, or use an 8 ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes))
1 bay leaf
each, salt & pepper ((to taste))
8 cups water
1 1/2 lbs crab shells
1 Tbsp olive oil ((extra virgin))
1 Tbsp shallots ((or white onion - minced))
2 cloves garlic ((minced))
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
1/4 cup white wine ((dry white wine))
8 cups seafood stock ((quick crab stock instructions are above - may use between 6 to 8 cups))
2 cups crab meat
2 Tbsp butter ((more, as needed))
2 Tbsp mascarpone cheese ((or use softened cream cheese))
zest of 1 whole lemon
each, salt & pepper ((to taste))
parmigiano cheese ((freshly grated, to taste))

Steps:

  • Heat a large stockpot to medium-high, then add olive oil, onion, carrot, celery, tomato, bay leaf as well as salt & pepper. Saute until the onion is translucent.
  • Add in 8 cups of water and crab shells, bring to a boil. Allow to boil for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, then strain out the crab shells, vegetables and spices. Reserve broth and keep on medium heat for use in the risotto.
  • Bring a large frying pan to medium heat, add olive oil, shallots (or onion) and garlic. Cook until shallots are softened (1-2 minutes). Add the Arborio rice (or Carnaroli rice), cook (stirring occasionally) for 1-2 minutes before adding dry white wine.
  • Add wine and cook for a minute, keeping the rice moving (stirring frequently). Add one-third to half of the crab stock, cook (stirring occasionally) for 3-5 minutes until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid.
  • Add the remaining crab stock in ladled increments, allowing the rice to slowly absorb the liquid until the arborio rice becomes slightly translucent and is an al dente firmness and the core can still be seen in the center (about 20 minutes total time once broth is added).
  • Add the crab meat, butter, mascarpone cheese, lemon zest and salt & pepper (to taste). Stir vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and a thick, creamy risotto is achieved.
  • Adjust the seasoning (if necessary), serve and garnish with large lump crab, parmigiano and green onions, dill, or parsley (if desired).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 1053 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHRIMP AND CRAB RISOTTO



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Make and share this Shrimp and Crab Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ashly1021

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 8 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups baby portabella mushrooms, sliced
1/2 lb fresh lump crabmeat

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



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Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flatleaf (Italian) parsley
6 tablespoons (3fl oz/90 ml) olive oil
½ lb (250 g) shrimp (prawns), peeled, deveined, and cut into bite-sized pieces
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
6 cups (48fl oz/1.5 I) chicken or fish stock or water
1 yellow onion,finely chopped
2 cups (14 oz/440g) medium-grain rice such as Arborio, Vialone Nano, or Carnaroli
½ cup (4fl oz/125 ml) dry white wine
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 1 cup/6 oz/185g)
½ lb (250g) fresh-cooked crabmeat, picked over for shell fragments

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh seafood: Fresh shrimp and crab will give your risotto the best flavor. If you can't find fresh seafood, you can use frozen seafood, but make sure it's thawed before you cook it.
  • Cook the rice slowly: Risotto is a slow-cooked dish, so be patient. Don't rush the process, or the rice will be undercooked and the risotto will be too soupy.
  • Stir the risotto constantly: Stirring the risotto constantly will help to release the starch from the rice and create a creamy sauce. It will also prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the ingredients gradually: Don't add all of the ingredients at once. Add them gradually, so that the flavors have time to develop.
  • Season the risotto to taste: Risotto should be seasoned to taste. Start with a little salt and pepper, and then add more to taste.

Conclusion:

Shrimp and crab risotto is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its rich, creamy sauce and tender seafood, this risotto is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish to wow your friends and family, give shrimp and crab risotto a try. You won't be disappointed.

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