Crab Risotto with Zucchini
A creamy crab risotto featuring tender North Sea crabs and fresh zucchini, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 small onion
- 250 g Zucchini (1 Zucchini)
- 2 tbsp Rapeseed oil
- 150 g risotto rice
- 300 ml Mediterranean vegetable broth
- 250 ml tomato juice
- 0.5 bunch Basil
- 20 g Parmesan cheese
- 150 g peeled North Sea crabs
- 2 tbsp coffee cream (10% fat)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
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1.
Peel and finely dice the onion. Wash, trim, halve, and roughly cube the zucchini.
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2.
Heat oil in a pot, sauté onions and zucchini over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add rice and stir until translucent.
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3.
Warm the vegetable broth and pour into the rice while stirring. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice has absorbed the liquid.
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4.
Heat tomato juice in a small saucepan. Stir into the risotto and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes; the rice should remain firm.
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5.
Meanwhile, wash basil, shake dry, pluck leaves, and finely slice with a sharp knife.
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6.
Grate parmesan and, five minutes before serving, fold in basil, crabs, and coffee cream. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.