Risotto With Smoked Trout Recipe

Name: Risotto With Smoked Trout
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ⅔ cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped fennel bulb; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup risotto rice, preferably Vialone Nano; 1/2 cup dry white wine, preferably verdejo; About 4 cups warm chicken stock; Salt and freshly ground white pepper; 1/2 pound boneless, skinless smoked trout, in small chunks; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon minced chervil

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
⅔ cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped fennel bulb
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup risotto rice, preferably Vialone Nano
1/2 cup dry white wine, preferably verdejo
About 4 cups warm chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
1/2 pound boneless, skinless smoked trout, in small chunks
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced chervil

1
Heat oil in a heavy 3-quart saucepan.
2
Add onion, fennel and garlic and saute over low heat until soft.
3
Stir in rice.
4
Cook a few minutes.
5
Add wine.
6
Cook over medium heat, stirring, until most of the wine has been absorbed.
7
Add stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring, adding more as each portion is absorbed.
8
After adding 1 1/2 cups, season with salt and pepper and fold in trout.
9
Keep adding stock until rice is al dente but mixture is still creamy, about 17 minutes total.
10
Fold in lemon zest and chervil.
11
Check seasoning and serve.

253

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, ⅔ cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup finely chopped fennel bulb, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Risotto With Smoked Trout 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!

Risotto With Smoked Trout

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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