Creamy Crab Risotto with Chive Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1/2 pound fresh shelled Dungeness crabmeat
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch chives
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for chive oil)
- This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
- Put a medium pot on a burner over medium heat.
- When the pot is hot, add the olive oil and shallots and simmer until the shallots are translucent.
- Pour the wine into the pot and allow simmer until the wine is almost completely evaporated.
- Add the butter and when melted, add the rice and stir until coated with the butter.
- Add 3 cups of the chicken broth and gently simmer.
- Slowly add the remaining chicken stock and cook until the rice is soft.
- Add the crabmeat and milk and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add the Parmesan, Salt and pepper to taste, and mix well.
- Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and continue to mix occasionally, until it's time to serve.
- To make the chive oil, add the chives and olive oil to a blender, and mix on high for about 3 minutes.
- Pour the oil in a small bowl or squeeze bottle.
- Serve the warm risotto in medium-sized bowls and drizzle a small amount of chive oil on top for a garnish.
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