Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Japanese Style Risotto with Seared Salmon, a delightful fusion of creamy risotto and umami-packed ingredients. This dish combines the earthiness of shiitake mushrooms with the savory profile of miso, topped off by perfectly seared salmon. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an impressive yet simple meal perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions. With vibrant colors and a satisfying texture, this risotto promises to please both your palate and your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 10.5 ounces shiitakes (torn into pieces)
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 celery stalk (diced)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 cup rice (like sushi rice or Arborio)
- ¼ cup dry white apple vinegar
- 5 cups hot chicken broth
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Black pepper (for serving)
- Chives (for serving)
- Sesame seeds (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate salmon fillets in soy sauce, white apple vinegar, and brown sugar for at least 15 minutes.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over high heat and sauté torn shiitake mushrooms until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same pot, lower heat and sauté diced celery, onion, and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add rice and toast for 1 minute; deglaze with white apple vinegar.
- Gradually add hot chicken broth, stirring frequently until absorbed and rice is nearly al dente (about 15 minutes).
- Stir in cooked shiitakes and dissolved miso paste; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, sear marinated salmon in a nonstick skillet with olive oil and butter until cooked through (about 4 minutes per side).
- Serve risotto topped with seared salmon; garnish with black pepper, chives, and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg