Description
Salmon Risotto with Green Peas is a creamy, comforting dish that beautifully combines the rich flavors of fresh salmon and sweet green peas, all enveloped in velvety Arborio rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this risotto is easy to prepare and promises to impress your family and friends. Each spoonful warms the heart and delights the palate, making it a must-try recipe for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 skinless salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), diced
- 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- ? cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter (2 for cooking, 1 for finishing)
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Saut? the chopped onion until translucent (about 3 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in 1 cup of Arborio rice, toasting it in the buttery mixture for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in 4 cups of warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until most liquid is absorbed before adding more. Cook until the rice is al dente (about 20 minutes).
- Add diced salmon and green peas in the last few minutes of cooking, folding them gently into the risotto.
- Remove from heat and stir in ? cup grated Parmesan cheese along with an additional tablespoon of butter.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly cracked black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg