Smooth Salmon Risotto Recipe

Name: Smooth Salmon Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 fresh salmon fillets; 3 ounces shrimp or 3 ounces prawns; 1 vegetable stock cube; 5 ounces risotto rice; 1 pint boiling water; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons creme fraiche or 2 tablespoons cream; 2 teaspoons dried dill; 1 teaspoon dried herbs; lemon juice (approx. 1); lemon zest; olive oil; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 fresh salmon fillets
3 ounces shrimp or 3 ounces prawns
1 vegetable stock cube
5 ounces risotto rice
1 pint boiling water
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons creme fraiche or 2 tablespoons cream
2 teaspoons dried dill
1 teaspoon dried herbs
lemon juice (approx. 1)
lemon zest
olive oil
salt and pepper

1
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a pan; add dried herbs, bay leaf and risotto rice when hot. Keep stirring for 5 minutes.
2
Make up stock and remove salmon skin/bone.
3
Add 1/3 stock to rice after 5 mins, add remaining until it is all absorbed (about 10-15 mins). Stir frequently.
4
While risotto is cooking, add 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, creme fraiche and dill to hot frying pan. Wait until simmering--DO NOT BOIL.
5
Add salmon to frying pan and fry. This will take roughly 5-8 mins, turn twice until flakey and soft.
6
Add lemon juice, twist of black pepper and pinch salt to risotto, add shrimps and simmer for further 5 minutes.
7
Gently break up salmon into flakes using wooden spoon, and add to risotto. Remove bay leaves.
8
Serve hot. Garnish with lemon rind/bay leaf.

501

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 fresh salmon fillets, 3 ounces shrimp or 3 ounces prawns, 1 vegetable stock cube, 5 ounces risotto rice, and more.

Yes, Smooth Salmon Risotto 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.

Smooth Salmon Risotto

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