Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons light butter
  • 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 1 (8-ounce) package Arborio rice with saffron (such as Alessi)
  • 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 pound frozen peeled and deveined crawfish tails, thawed, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add fennel; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Add rice; cook, uncovered, 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken broth, water, and wine; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add crawfish; simmer, covered, 15 additional minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas and cheese; let stand 5 minutes.