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Crispy Salmon Risotto

Crispy Salmon Risotto

Discover the magic of Crispy Salmon Risotto, a fusion of Italian creaminess and Japanese flavors. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is easy to make and unforgettable in taste.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 bunch scallions chopped (white and green parts separated)
  • 5 cm fresh ginger peeled and finely grated
  • 450 g sliced crimini or baby bella mushrooms
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 45 g dried porcini or wild mushrooms
  • 1 heaping tablespoon white miso paste
  • 125 ml mirin or slightly sweet white wine
  • 60 ml soy sauce
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 1.5 liters heated chicken or vegetable broth
  • 4 fillets skinless salmon
  • q.s. sesame seeds for garnish, optional
  • q.s. nori strips for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Ladle
  • Non-stick skillet for salmon

Method
 

  1. Rehydrate the dried mushrooms in hot water and reserve the soaking liquid. Chop the softened mushrooms finely.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and butter, then sauté the white parts of the scallions and grated ginger until fragrant.
  3. Add fresh mushrooms and sauté until golden brown.
  4. Stir in garlic, rehydrated mushrooms, and miso paste; cook for another minute.
  5. Add mirin, soy sauce, and reserved mushroom soaking liquid; simmer briefly to reduce.
  6. Toast Arborio rice lightly in the mixture for a couple of minutes.
  7. Gradually ladle in warm broth, stirring continuously until absorbed. Repeat until rice is creamy and al dente (about 25 minutes).
  8. Stir in the remaining butter and adjust seasoning. Cover while preparing the salmon.
  9. In a non-stick skillet, heat remaining olive oil and butter, season salmon, and cook until crispy on both sides.
  10. Garnish with sesame seeds and nori before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg
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