Risotto with salmon and white wine

4 servings

25 minutes

Salmon and white wine risotto is a refined dish of Italian cuisine that combines the creamy texture of rice with the tenderness of red fish. The origins of risotto trace back to Northern Italy, where it is prepared with various ingredients, giving each version a unique flavor. In this recipe, the aroma of white wine enhances the softness of salmon, while butter adds velvetiness. The dish is perfect for a romantic dinner or festive gathering, harmonizing with a glass of dry white wine. Rich in proteins and healthy fats, it not only delights the palate but also benefits the body.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 630.3
• Proteins: 31.1g
• Fats: 20.6g
• Carbohydrates: 92.5g

Ingredients

• Basmati rice: 500 g
• Salmon: 400 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Dry white wine: 1 glass
• Butter: 1 pc
• Fish broth: 1 l
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Wash the rice and soak it in hot water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basmati rice: 500 g

2. Slice the onion into half rings and sauté in butter until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Butter: 1 piece

3. Add rice, stir, and add wine.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basmati rice: 500 g
   • Dry white wine: 1 glass

4. Let the wine evaporate and continue cooking, gradually adding broth, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fish broth: 1 l
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

5. When the rice is almost ready, add the fish cut into small pieces, season with salt and pepper to taste, gently mix, and let it sit on low heat for a few minutes until done.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salmon: 400 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste