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Creamy Salmon Risoni

Creamy Salmon Risoni
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Creamy Salmon Risoni is a comforting and elegant dish combining tender, flaky salmon with small pasta in a luscious, creamy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers a quick, nutritious meal with rich flavors, bright lemon, and fresh herbs. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, this recipe blends indulgence with healthful omega-3s and customizable ingredients.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 200g Risoni (or Orzo) pasta
  • 2 Salmon fillets (fresh or thawed, approx. 150-200g each)
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 cups Chicken or Vegetable stock
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Shallot or small Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill or parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Optional Ingredients

  • Parmesan cheese, grated (for garnish)
  • Chili flakes or smoked paprika (for spice)
  • Spinach, peas, or asparagus (for vegetable boost)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Risoni: Heat the chicken or vegetable stock in a pot. Gradually add the risoni pasta and cook gently, stirring occasionally until tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, creating a creamy base.
  2. Cook the Salmon: Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and pan-sear the salmon skin-side down until crisp. Flip carefully and cook through. Set aside to cool slightly for flaking.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add butter and sauté minced garlic and chopped shallots or onions until soft and fragrant, forming the base flavor of the sauce.
  4. Build the Creamy Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and a splash of lemon juice to the skillet. Stir to combine with the sautéed aromatics. Simmer gently to thicken the sauce slightly and meld flavors.
  5. Combine Salmon and Risoni: Flake the cooked salmon into bite-size pieces and fold it into the creamy sauce along with the cooked risoni pasta. Add fresh herbs, season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Gently stir everything together.
  6. Serve Warm: Plate the creamy salmon risoni immediately. Garnish with extra fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Best served hot for smooth and comforting texture.

Notes

  • Use fresh salmon for best flavor, though quality frozen salmon works well too.
  • Do not overcook the risoni; it should retain slight firmness for texture.
  • Simmer sauce gently on low heat to prevent cream curdling.
  • Reserve some pasta cooking water to loosen sauce if too thick.
  • Add fresh herbs at the end to preserve their bright flavor.

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