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Salmon Prawn Risotto

Name: Salmon Prawn Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 50g/2oz butter; 1 finely chopped onion; 150g rice; 125ml white wine; 1 litre hot vegetable stock; The juice and zest of one lemon; 240g large King Prawns; 150g salmon; 100g tips blanched briefly in boiling water asparagus; ground black pepper; 50g shavings Parmesan

Salmon Prawn Risotto is a classic Italian dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring butter, onion, rice, white wine, vegetable stock, lemon, King Prawns, salmon, asparagus and Parmesan, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Italian cooking, the dish focuses on relying on ingredient purity, fresh herbs, aromatic garlic, and rich extra-virgin olive oil.

In authentic Italian tradition, Salmon Prawn Risotto is best presented with crusty artisan bread and a light green salad.

If you enjoy authentic Italian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Mediterranean Pasta Salad.

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Ingredients

butter50g/2oz
onion1 finely chopped
rice150g
white wine125ml
vegetable stock1 litre hot
lemonThe juice and zest of one
King Prawns240g large
salmon150g
asparagus100g tips blanched briefly in boiling water
black pepperground
Parmesan50g shavings

Step-by-Step Instructions

8 steps

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Step 1

Melt the butter in a thick-based pan and gently cook the onion without colour until it is soft.

Step 2🥄 Mix

Add the rice and stir to coat all the grains in the butter

Step 3

Add the wine and cook gently stirring until it is absorbed

Step 4

Gradually add the hot stock, stirring until each addition is absorbed.

Step 5

Keep stirring until the rice is tender

Step 6🥄 Mix

Season with the lemon juice and zest, and pepper to taste. (there will probably be sufficient saltiness from the salmon to not need to add salt) Stir gently to heat through

Step 7✨ Serve

Serve scattered with the Parmesan and seasonal vegetables.

Step 8

Grill the salmon and gently place onto the risotto with the prawns and asparagus

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Salmon Prawn Risotto reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Italian home cooking, relying on ingredient purity, fresh herbs, aromatic garlic, and rich extra-virgin olive oil. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, onion can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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