crab farrotto with peas and mascarpone
Farro is used instead of Arborio rice with the same great taste.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium shallot, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pearled farro
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 3 cups lobster stock
- 1 cup peas, thawed
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 lemon, juiced
How To Make crab farrotto with peas and mascarpone
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Step 1Add the olive oil to a large saucepan. Add the shallots and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Step 2Add the farro and cook, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes until it smells nutty.
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Step 3Add the white wine and let most evaporate.
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Step 4Warm the lobster stock and add 1 ladle at a time to the farro.
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Step 5Turn the heat to medium and cook until the stock has absorbed. Then add another ladle. Let it cook until the stock is absorbed. Keep doing this until the farro is very tender.
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Step 6Stir in the peas and crab meat and cook 3 minutes.
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Step 7Stir in the Parmesan and mascarpone cheese and cook until melted. Taste and adjust for salt. Stir in the lemon juice and serve.
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