Crab and Coconut Risotto with Mango

Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Crab and Coconut Risotto with Mango
45 min.
4
488kcal

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Indulge in a tropical culinary escape with our Crab and Coconut Risotto with Mango, a delightful dish that effortlessly brings the flavors of the sea and the richness of the tropics to your table. This gluten-free recipe is not just a meal; it’s an experience, perfect for a cozy lunch or an elegant dinner. With each creamy bite of Arborio rice infused with the flavors of luscious coconut milk, tender lump crabmeat, and sweet, ripe mango, transport yourself to a beachside paradise.

Imagine the warm breeze as you savor the aromatic blend of curry powder and fresh lime juice, perfectly balancing the dish's sweetness with a hint of zest. The addition of crispy flaked coconut elevates this risotto, offering a delightful texture that contrasts beautifully with the creamy consistency. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves up to four, making it an ideal choice for a special gathering or a simple weeknight meal with a gourmet twist.

So why not treat yourself and your loved ones to a dish that embodies the essence of summer and celebration? Unleash your inner chef and impress your guests with this Crab and Coconut Risotto with Mango. It’s bound to become a staple in your recipe collection, loved by all who experience its tropical charm!

Ingredients

  • cup arborio rice 
  • tablespoon brown sugar 
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth 
  • servings coconut or flaked
  • teaspoon curry powder 
  • tablespoon fish sauce 
  • 13.5 ounce coconut milk light divided canned
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • 0.5 pound lump crab meat 
  •  mangos ripe chopped
  • 0.8 cup onion sweet chopped

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion; saut 4 minutes or until tender.
  3. Add rice, and stir until well-coated and translucent, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and next 3 ingredients. Stir in half of coconut milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed. Repeat with remaining coconut milk. Stir in the hot broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring frequently, until each addition has been absorbed. (The entire process should take 20 to 25 minutes.)
  4. Stir in crabmeat and mango, and cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  5. Sprinkle with flaked coconut.

Nutrition Facts

Calories488kcal
Protein13.55%
Fat36.9%
Carbs49.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.19
Glycemic Load
34.9
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
22.583043430163%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.05mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.89mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.37mg
Myricetin
0.37mg
Quercetin
4.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:487.55kcal
24.38%
Fat:19.7g
30.31%
Saturated Fat:15.89g
99.32%
Carbohydrates:59.52g
19.84%
Net Carbohydrates:55.21g
20.08%
Sugar:13.12g
14.57%
Cholesterol:41.8mg
13.93%
Sodium:1505.19mg
65.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.28g
32.56%
Vitamin B12:5.17µg
86.1%
Manganese:0.97mg
48.52%
Selenium:31.69µg
45.27%
Folate:174.18µg
43.55%
Copper:0.81mg
40.62%
Vitamin C:25.6mg
31.03%
Zinc:4.35mg
29.02%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.91%
Phosphorus:217.88mg
21.79%
Iron:3.25mg
18.08%
Vitamin B3:3.58mg
17.91%
Fiber:4.31g
17.24%
Magnesium:67.48mg
16.87%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.38%
Vitamin A:759.06IU
15.18%
Potassium:387.78mg
11.08%
Vitamin B5:1.09mg
10.88%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.45%
Vitamin E:0.86mg
5.7%
Calcium:56.77mg
5.68%
Vitamin K:3.31µg
3.15%
Source:My Recipes