Fonseca Twin Vines Vinho Verde

Grower: J.M. Fonseca
Grape Variety: Loureiro / Trajadura / Pedernã / Alvarinho
Style: Citrus and Crisp
Country: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Verde
Vintage: NV
Closure: STELVIN
Alcohol: 10% ABV
Bottle Size: 75cl

Crab Risotto with Fried Scallops

Cooking Time: 00 hrs 35 mins (approx.)
Number of Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

400 gr risotto rice
100 gr finely chopped shallots
170 gr Butter
10 cl white wine
1 Litre light chicken stock
200 ml cream
150gr grated Parmesan
300gr crab meat
60gr Mascarpone
Salz, pepper
chilli powder
1 bay leaf
1 star-anise
a few safran strands
16 scallops
4 handfulls of rocket salad
1 handfull fresh dill

1. Fry the shallots in half the butter. Add the rice, the bay leaf and the star-anise and stir well. Season with salt and pepper. Add the wine and cook until the liquid boils off.
2. Add chicken stock, stirring continuously. Add the safran. Cook for 15 minutes then add the crab meat and simmer for a few minutes. Then add the Mascarpone, the parmesan, the butter and a dash of chilli powder.
3. Simmer for a minute and taste. If necessary add a little chicken stock.
4. Fry the scallops in a pan and then divide the rice between the four plates.
5. Place the scallops over the rice. For the sauce, fry butter, cream and the dill in a pan and then pour over the dish.
6. Then garnish with rocket salad.