Jul 14 2026
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Dungeness Crab Arancini Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Lemon-caper aioli

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Ingredients

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For the Arancini

Method

For the Arancini

  1. 1

    Prepare the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a simmer. In a separate large pan, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion. Sauté until translucent, then add the minced garlic and Arborio rice. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    Gradually add the simmering chicken broth, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until the liquid is absorbed before adding more, about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is creamy and al dente. Remove from heat and let cool.

  3. 3

    Combine the Mixture

    Once the rice is cool, fold in the Dungeness crab meat, grated Parmesan, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Form the Balls

    With wet hands, take a small amount of the mixture and form it into a ball about the size of a golf ball. Roll each ball in breadcrumbs until coated.

  5. 5

    Fry the Arancini

    In a deep skillet or pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the arancini in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

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