Does risotto pair with salmon?

Yes, Risotto can be paired perfectly with salmon. The risotto can be paired with any seafood, especially salmon and chicken. The smoky salmon blends well with creamy risotto.

What makes risotto creamy?

The slow addition of stock/broth while constant stirring causes the rice to release starches, making it extra creamy.

Yes, of course! The addition of salmon, which is packed with lots of protein, omega-3, carbohydrates, and healthy fats, makes it extra flavorful and nutritious.

Easy Sicilian Salmon Risotto For Comforting Your Taste Buds June 22, 2025

Description

Sicilian salmon risotto always comes to my mind when I think of pure, soft, and comfort food. The citrusy flavor with salmon and risotto rice is my favorite divine combination that I never refuse to eat every single day!

Whenever I am in the mood for cooking southern Italian food, Sicily salmon risotto from the world-famous cuisine city comes to mind. It is known for its lemony and zesty flavors. The salmon chunks are combined with the risotto rice and a lot of lemon juice and zest. The consistency of risotto is made with the vegetable stock base, but it is adaptable, as you can use chicken stock. The taste is so delicious that my sister said after taking a bite. “Ah-a Emily, it’s absolutely a restaurant style mouth drooling meal. Please fill my plate to the top”.

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup Arborio rice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
3 cups vegetable stock
150g salmon
Salt and pepper
½ cup arugula (optional)

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Instructions

Boil the Salmon: Boil the salmon fillet in hot water for about 5-6 minutes over medium heat. Once the boiled salmon changes color, separate the salmon and roughly break it into bite-sized chunks.
Sauté the Onions: Melt the butter in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until it is soft and translucent (not brown).
Toast the Risotto Rice: Toast the arborio rice with soft onion for about 2 minutes or until rice changes color and each grain of rice is coated in butter.
Put the Secret Citrus Flavors from Sicily: Squeeze the twist of lemon juice and lemon zest to deglaze the rice. Tie the citrus flavor and rice in a knot to lock the Sicilian flavor.
Cook rice in vegetable stock to shape it into risotto: Add vegetable stock to rice in batches, stirring in between until the rice absorbs all the stock. Sprinkle some salt and pepper in the risotto for the perfect flavor. Simmer the rice in vegetable stock until all the stock is absorbed by the rice and it turns into a soft, comforting risotto. It will take 15-20 minutes for the stock to absorb all the rice and become a risotto.
Unite the Salmon and Risotto: Add the salmon to the prepared risotto and combine it well.
I Love the Rocket in My Risotto: In the final step of Sicily salmon risotto, I love to add my favorite ingredient, rocket (arugula). It is the best part of my recipe. It adds a beautiful color and fresh taste to my risotto. It is totally optional. If you don’t like it, just skip this part and enjoy your salmon lemon risotto without it.

Notes

Cook the salmon separately. This will help arrange the salmon and avoid overcooking. It also prevents the salmon from drying out.
Taste the rice and check whether it is cooked through, and adjust the time accordingly. If the Risotto turns dry, add the stock or water. If there is more liquid, cook until the right consistency is achieved.
Add your favorite additions like peas, pepper, beans, cheese, or seasonings.
Stir the rice frequently while cooking to avoid the rice sticking to the bottom of the pot.
The secret to a perfect risotto is slow cooking and the gradual addition of stock.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Japanese, cuisine
Cuisine: Japanese