Description
Creamy Salmon Risotto is a comforting dish that combines tender salmon with rich, creamy Arborio rice. This recipe promises an indulgent experience, perfect for cozy nights or special gatherings. With fresh herbs and a hint of lemon zest, each bite is bursting with flavor. Prepare to impress family and friends with this restaurant-quality meal that’s surprisingly easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley (chopped)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by chopping fresh herbs and zesting the lemon.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon skin-side down for about 5-6 minutes until crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until opaque. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add Arborio rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in warm vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed; continue until rice is al dente (about 18-20 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth and season to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg