Smooth Salmon Risotto

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 11
Smooth and Creamy Salmon Risotto recipe to satisfy your cravings
in Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2-3
Calories
475
Sugar
0.5g
Fat
24g
This Salmon Risotto recipe is the perfect comfort food that can be enjoyed throughout the year. The dish is creamy, smooth, rich in flavor, and satisfies your cravings. The dish is made with fresh salmon fillets, shrimp/prawns, arborio rice, vegetable stock cube, dried herbs, dried dill, and lemon zest. The combination of these ingredients makes the dish savory and flavorful. The dish is healthy, filling, and easy to prepare. The Salmon Risotto recipe takes about 30-40 minutes to cook and can serve up to 2-3 people.

Instructions

1.In a separate pan, heat up some olive oil and add the rice to it, stir it around until it's clear.
2.Pour in the boiling water, add the vegetable stock cube, bay leaves, dried herbs, and salt and pepper and leave it to simmer for 20 mins on low heat.
3.In another pan, cook the salmon fillets until brown and cooked through, and then add the shrimp/prawns to cook for an additional 3-4 mins.
4.Once the risotto is cooked, remove the bay leaves, add the cooked salmon and shrimps, lemon zest, creme fraiche/cream, and dried dill. Mix everything together well and then add in the lemon juice.

PROS

This Salmon Risotto is healthy and nutritious, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber.

It is a one-pot meal that is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste buds.

The dish is incredibly delicious, flavorful, and filling, making it a perfect dinner recipe.

CONS

The recipe takes a bit of time, and the rice requires constant stirring, which can be labor-intensive.

The dish is not suitable for individuals with seafood allergies or who do not like the taste of salmon or shrimp/prawns.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Salmon Risotto recipe is packed with health benefits. Salmon is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids that are beneficial for the heart and brain health.
The dish is also a good source of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that are essential for maintaining optimal health and preventing diseases.
The vegetables in the recipe, such as dried herbs and dried dill, are low in calories and high in antioxidants that protect the cells from damage.

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