Japanese Style Risotto with Crispy Salmon

Delicious Japanese Style Risotto with Crispy Salmon, infused with umami from mushrooms and topped with crispy salmon.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian, Japanese

Servings servings

Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

large skillet
Small bowl
knives
cutting board

Ingredients

Base ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil divided
6 tablespoons butter divided
1 bunch scallions chopped, white and green parts separated
2 inches fresh ginger peeled and grated/minced
16 ounces sliced mushrooms I use Cremini/baby bellas
4 large garlic cloves minced or grated
1.5 ounces dried porcini or wild mushrooms
1 heaping tablespoon white miso paste
½ cup mirin or a lightly sweet white wine
¼ cup soy sauce plus more for serving
2 cups Arborio rice
6 cups chicken or vegetable stock warmed
4 skinless salmon filets

Serving suggestions

to taste sesame seeds for topping
to taste cut/sliced dried nori for topping

Instructions

Risotto preparation

Put the dried mushrooms in a small bowl and cover with hot water to rehydrate and soften.
Add 2 tablespoons of both the oil and the butter to a large deep-sided skillet set over medium heat. Add the scallion whites, ginger, and fresh mushrooms. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until tender.
When the dried mushrooms are soft, finely chop them.
Add the garlic, rehydrated mushrooms, and miso to the pan. Cook for about a minute. Add the mirin, soy sauce, and reserved mushroom liquid, cooking for one minute more.
Add the rice and toast for a couple of minutes. Add ladles of stock, allowing each to absorb before adding the next, until the rice is plump and fully cooked (about 25 minutes).
Finish with more butter and serve with crispy salmon, topped with nori and sesame seeds.

Crispy Salmon preparation

Add two tablespoons of olive oil and the remaining two tablespoons of butter to a skilled over medium high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
Cook the salmon without moving for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another couple minutes until cooked through.

Notes

This recipe combines the essence of Japanese flavors with Italian techniques to create a unique dish. Adjust seasoning as necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Keyword Comfort Food, dinner, Japanese Style, risotto, salmon, umami

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