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Japanese Style Risotto with Seared Salmon

Japanese Style Risotto with Seared Salmon

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Japanese Style Risotto with Seared Salmon is a delightful fusion dish that combines the creaminess of traditional risotto with the rich flavors of Japanese cuisine. This recipe features soy-glazed salmon served atop a miso-infused risotto, beautifully complemented by shiitake mushrooms. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With simple ingredients and an impressive presentation, this dish transforms any meal into a culinary adventure.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 10.5 oz shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 cup sushi rice or Arborio rice
  • ½ cup dry white wine or sake
  • 5 cups hot chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp white miso paste
  • 4 skinless salmon fillets
  • Low sodium soy sauce
  • Black pepper
  • Chives
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Marinate salmon fillets in soy sauce, white wine, and brown sugar for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a heavy pot; sauté shiitake mushrooms until browned, then set aside.
  3. In the same pot, cook diced onion, celery, and garlic until fragrant. Add rice and toast briefly.
  4. Gradually add hot chicken broth while stirring continuously until the rice is nearly cooked.
  5. Stir in cooked mushrooms and dissolved miso paste; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. While risotto cooks, sear marinated salmon in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes on each side.
  7. Serve salmon over risotto topped with black pepper, chives, and sesame seeds.

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