Asparagus Salmon And Onion Risotto Recipe

Name: Asparagus Salmon And Onion Risotto Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus, tough ends snapped off, spears cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths Salt; 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 med shallot, chopped; 2 Tbsp. Irish whiskey; 1 c. arborio rice; 3 x to 4 c. chicken broth, heated; 1/2 lb salmon fillet, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 tsp chopped fresh dill; 1/4 c. minced green onions, green part only; 1/4 c. whipping cream Pepper

Servings: persons

1
Place asparagus in skillet with 1 tsp.
2
salt and water to cover.
3
Bring to boil.
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Cook at medium-high heat till asparagus is tender, about 10 min.
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Drain well and set aside.
6
Heat oil in skillet.
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Add in shallot and saute/fry 1 minute over medium heat.
8
Add in whiskey and cook over high heat to reduce liquid by half, 3 to 4 min.
9
Add in rice and saute/fry 1 minute to moisten grains.
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Add in 1/2 c. chicken broth and cook at medium heat till rice absorbs liquid, stirring occasionally, 7 to 10 min.
11
Add in another 1/2 c. broth and repeat.
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Add in about 2 more c. broth, 1/2 c. at a time, and allow each to be absorbed before adding more.
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When rice is almost tender, stir in salmon cubes and cook 8 to 10 min.
14
Add in additional broth if mix is dry.
15
Stir in reserved asparagus, dill, green onions, cream, salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve immediately.

571

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb asparagus, tough ends snapped off, spears cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths Salt, 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 1 med shallot, chopped, 2 Tbsp. Irish whiskey, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Salmon And Onion Risotto Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!