Easiest Way to Make Tasty Pistachio and smoked salmon risotto

Pistachio and smoked salmon risotto. Risotto con salmone This risotto with smoked salmon and peas was part of an unbelievably lavish antipasti served at one of the best fish restaurants I have ever visited. One of the antipasti courses was a jet black risotto with smoked salmon, which has become a new homemade fast-food favourite. Risotto is such a versatile dish!

You don't have to spend hours cooking to make something delicious. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Using a blend of grains not only adds wholegrain goodness, but texture and flavour, too. You can cook Pistachio and smoked salmon risotto using 9 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Pistachio and smoked salmon risotto

1. Prepare 350 g of risotto rice.
2. You need 100 g of smoked salmon, chopped.
3. Prepare 20 g of unsalted, peeled pistachio nuts.
4. You need of Small chopped onion.
5. It's of Olive oil.
6. You need 1-1.2 litres of hot stock.
7. It's to taste of Salt.
8. Prepare Knob of butter.
9. Prepare of Glug of white wine.

Take the other half of the smoked salmon and coarsely chop it. About two minutes before the rice has finished cooking, add the butter/salmon mixture and the coarsely chopped salmon. Stir for another two minutes, until thoroughly incorporated and creamy. Season with salt (not much if the broth is salty) and pepper to taste, then serve.

Pistachio and smoked salmon risotto instructions

1. Sauté onion in some oil. When softened, add the rice. Cook the rice stirring constantly for 1-2 mins. Then add the wine and let it evaporate. Cook for another 1-2 mins.
2. Now add about 3/4 of the stock, should just be enough to cover the rice. Stir frequently following packet instructions. Total cooking time from now should be about 20 mins, adding more stock as necessary. With about 5 mins to go, add the salmon, I saved a little for decoration. Continue cooking.
3. Right at the end of cooking time add butter. Stir for 1-2 mins until creamy. Serve with a little salmon on top and a good sprinkle of pistachio nuts 😊.

Whip up this easy trail meal for luxurious fine dining under the stars. Rich and indulgent, this simple salmon risotto is finished with cream and butter for a silky smooth texture. Sometimes salmon risotto is thought of as a little tricky, but this couldn't be easier to make - and you can do a lot ahead of time too. Once the stock is absorbed and the rice is tender but still has a little bite, stir in the smoked salmon, lemon zest, juice and dill. Drizzle over a little olive oil, season with pepper and serve.