Crab & Corn Risotto

This risotto is perfect for a date night dinner or a fun weekend treat. It starts with a homemade corn broth and a finished with decadent crab. It’s a perfect seasonal dish.

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Add all ingredients to a medium sized sauce pan. Bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer on the stove for 30 Minutes. (You can make this in advance as well!).

Step 2

Using a large skillet on medium low heat, add a small amount of olive oil to coat the pan. Add corn. Saute corn for 3-5 minutes until bright yellow and softened.

Step 3

Add corn, mascarpone cheese, miso paste and corn broth to a blender/container. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set off to the side until ready to use.

Step 4

For the lump crab: rinse and gently squeeze out excess liquid before adding to risotto.

Step 5

In a large deep skillet add ~1-2 Tbsp of Olive Oil on medium low heat. Add shallots and garlic. Cook until shallots are translucent and garlic is fragrant (2-3 minutes) Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon. Stir. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or aleppo pepper. Stir until spices have bloomed (1 minute).

Step 6

Add in Arborio rice. Toast the rice over medium low heat for ~4 minutes until the ends of the rice are translucent. Pour in 1/3 Cup Dry White Wine (I used Chardonnay) Simmer and frequently stir until wine is fully absorbed.

Step 7

Begin to add broth/stock one-two ladles at a time (approx. 1/2 cup). Consistently stirring and adding more once the liquid is fully absorbed. After adding about 2 ladles of broth add in corn. Stir and continue to add ladles of broth to the risotto. Stir, absorb, repeat. Once the rice is soft but still al dente stop adding broth (This took about a total of 30 minutes and about 4-5 cups of broth- this may vary based on absorption rate!). Add in the corn cream, stir. Turn the heat to the lowest setting and stir in butter. Add lump crab and stir until warmed. (This is also when you can add parmesan cheese if you’d like!)

Step 8

Finish with a garnish of Chives and a drizzle of olive oil.