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Salmon & Asparagus Risotto

Salmon and asparagus together in risotto is a beautiful spring dinner; the asparagus adds freshness and crunch that contrasts the creamy rice.

10 min prep · 25 min cook · 35 min in total · serves 2

What you need

  • 2 salmon fillets, baked then flaked
  • 200g Arborio rice
  • 1 bunch asparagus, tips removed and stems chopped
  • 850ml hot vegetable or fish stock
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 100ml dry white wine
  • 40g Parmesan
  • Butter, olive oil, lemon zest

What to do

  1. 1Soften onion and garlic; toast rice 1 min; add wine.
  2. 2Add stock ladle by ladle over 18 min, stirring.
  3. 3Stir in asparagus in last 5 min.
  4. 4Add butter and Parmesan; fold in salmon gently.
  5. 5Finish with lemon zest.

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