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Japanese Style Risotto with Seared Salmon

Japanese Style Risotto with Seared Salmon

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Elevate your dinner experience with this Japanese Style Risotto with Seared Salmon, a delightful fusion of flavors that brings umami-rich miso and tender shiitake mushrooms together in a creamy rice dish. Topped with perfectly seared salmon fillets, this recipe is quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions. Enjoy the balance of savory and fresh ingredients, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Delight your taste buds with this healthy, satisfying meal!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1 tbsp dry white apple vinegar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 4 skinless salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Marinate the salmon fillets in a mixture of soy sauce, white apple vinegar, and brown sugar.
  2. Prepare the vegetables by tearing shiitakes and dicing onion and celery.
  3. Cook the shiitakes in a heavy-bottomed pot until browned; remove from pot.
  4. Sauté onion, celery, and garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Stir in rice and toast for one minute.
  5. Deglaze with white apple vinegar, then add hot chicken broth gradually, stirring frequently until absorbed.
  6. Incorporate cooked shiitakes and dissolved miso; simmer until creamy.
  7. Sear marinated salmon in a nonstick skillet until golden brown on both sides.
  8. Serve salmon over risotto, garnished with black pepper, chives, and sesame seeds.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg