Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRex at the RoyalCrab Rice Recipe

Crab Rice Recipe

Inspired by Rex at the Royal
Time40m
Serves4

carolina gold rice, lump crab, shellfish gravy, bottarga

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, heat 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the Carolina Gold Rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped shallots. Sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the shellfish gravy to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the lump crab meat and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until warmed through. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Mix with Rice

    Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and then fold it gently into the crab mixture. Ensure the rice is well coated with the gravy.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Transfer the Crab Rice to serving plates, and sprinkle with grated bottarga and chopped parsley before serving.

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