Description
Japanese Style Risotto with Seared Salmon is a delightful fusion dish that brings together the creamy comfort of risotto with the rich flavors of soy-glazed salmon. This recipe is both quick and easy, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With the umami-packed combination of shiitake mushrooms and miso, this risotto not only pleases the palate but also impresses with its vibrant presentation. In just 40 minutes, you can serve up a restaurant-quality meal that’s sure to satisfy your family or 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
- black pepper (for serving)
- chives (for serving)
- sesame seeds (for serving)
- 5 tbsp low sodium soy sauce (for salmon)
- 1 tbsp dry white apple vinegar (for salmon)
- 1 tsp brown sugar (for salmon)
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for salmon)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Marinate salmon fillets in a mixture of soy sauce, apple vinegar, and brown sugar. Set aside.
- Sauté torn shiitake mushrooms in olive oil until browned, then remove from pot.
- Prepare risotto by cooking diced vegetables until fragrant, adding rice, and deglazing with vinegar.
- Gradually stir in hot chicken broth until the rice is creamy and nearly al dente.
- Stir in cooked mushrooms and dissolved miso paste before finishing cooking.
- Sear marinated salmon fillets in a nonstick skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve salmon over risotto garnished with black pepper, chives, and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a lighter option. Feel free to substitute shiitake mushrooms with your favorite variety for different taste profiles.