One Pot Salmon and Fennel Risotto Recipe
This recipe is contributed by Tahnee Stroet. This is a family favourite - easy to cook, nutritious and delicious!
Ingredients:
- 500g Salmon fillet, skin off
- 2 Fennel bulbs
- 300g Arborio rice
- 50g Grated parmesan
- 2 Shallots
- 1 Bunch of dill
- 1 Lemon
- 2 Vegetable stock cubes
- 150g Baby spinach leaves
- 40ml Olive oil
- 20g Butter
Instructions:
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1 Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 180°C (fan-forced).
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2 Prepare Vegetables
Finely chop the fennel bulbs and shallots.
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3 Sear Salmon
In a heavy-based, oven-proof saucepan (with a lid), heat some olive oil and sear the salmon until medium rare. Remove and set aside.
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4 Sauté Vegetables
Add more oil to the pan, then fry the shallots and fennel for 5 minutes.
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5 Add Rice
Stir in the rice to coat all grains, cooking for about 1 minute.
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6 Bake
Dissolve the stock cubes in 1.3 litres of boiling water, add to the pan and stir. Cover with the lid and bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
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7 Final Touches
Remove from the oven, add spinach, butter, parmesan, and 90ml hot water. Cover and let stand for 3 minutes.
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8 Serve
Flake the salmon over the risotto, sprinkle with dill and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lemon wedges.