Herbed Microwave Risotto With Smoked Salmon Or Trout Food

MICROWAVE RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chopped onion and shortening. Microwave on high for 4 minutes, stirring once after 2 minutes.
• Add the rice and stir to coat the grains with the oil. Microwave on high for 4 more minutes.
• Add the chicken broth and return bowl to microwave. Cook the rice on high for 18 minutes, stirring once half way through. Stir again before the last 2 minutes and check to see that the liquid is almost all absorbed.
• Take the bowl from the microwave and let the rice absorb the last of the liquid, stirring 2 or 3 times.
• Add the cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Before serving, you may add whatever mined herbs you like, swirl in a pat or butter, or some milk or cream if you like a creamier risotto.

HERBED MICROWAVE RISOTTO WITH SMOKED SALMON (OR TROUT)

Steps:

• Melt butter in casserole dish in microwave set on high for 2 minutes.
• Stir in chopped onion and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
• Add rice, microwave on high for 4 minutes.
• Add stock and cook on high for 9 minutes.
• Remove dish from microwave, stir rice mixture, then cook on high for an additional 9 minutes.
• Remove dish from microwave and let sit for a couple of minutes, then stir in a dollop of butter (optional), parmesan and chopped herbs. Serve risotto topped with slices of smoked salmon.

SPANAKORIZO

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pan.
• Add the leek and garlic and cook, stirring, until the leek is soft.
• Add the rice and stir until the rice is coated in oil.
• Add the vegetable stock and simmer, covered with a tight-fitting lid, over low heat for 15 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
• While the rice is cooking, remove the Swiss chard leaves from their stalks; discard the stalks.
• Slice the leaves thinly and wash well.
• Place the Swiss chard in a separate pan and simmer, covered, until limp, about 5 minutes.
• Drain.
• Stir the Swiss chard, lemon juice and parsley into the rice.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

SMOKED SALMON OR TROUT PATE (WEIGHT WATCHERS/CORE)

Steps:

• Method 1:.
• Place all ingredients (except the pepper) in a food processor and process until everything is well combined but NOT completely smooth.
• Season with ground black pepper to taste.
• Cover and chill for 12 hours.
• Method 2:.
• Cut the salmon into small pieces.
• Mix all ingredients (except the pepper) together well in a bowl.
• Season with ground black pepper to taste.
• Cover and chill for 12 hours.

HORSERADISH DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients and refrigerate for at least 2 hours prior to serving. (It is best if left 24 hours for flavors to truly come together).

SMOKED SALMON SCRAMBLE WITH FETA

Steps:

• Melt half the butter in a non-stick skillet; add the green onions, red bell pepper and artichoke hearts, stirring until onions are wilted.
• Add the smoked salmon and continue to stir until heated through.
• Remove salmon mixture to a small dish and keep warm while preparing the eggs.
• In a medium bowl beat the eggs or egg substitute with the yogurt and basil adding salt and pepper to taste.
• Wipe the skillet with a paper towel and over medium heat, melt the remaining butter and pour the beaten eggs into skillet.
• As the eggs began to set and curds develop, pull to the center of the pan. Repeat until eggs are almost set.
• Gently stir in the salmon mixture, crumble feta cheese on top and gently stir once of twice to distribute evenly.
• Serve and enjoy.

SALMON (MICROWAVE-COOKED)

Steps:

• Marinate and/or baste salmon with 1/2 of your favorite marinade.
• Place fish, skin side down in a shallow microwave-safe dish; cover with plastic wrap.
• Cook, on high, for 7-8 minutes.
• Remove dish, uncover and baste with the rest of marinade.
• Recover and cook on medium for 6-7 minutes.
• Salmon will come out tender and flaky.

SMOKED SALMON & LEMON RISOTTO

Steps:

• Fry the onion in the oil for 5 mins. Add the rice and garlic, then cook for 2 mins, stirring continuously. Pour in a third of the stock and set the timer to 20 mins. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the stock has been absorbed, then add half the rest of the stock and carry on cooking, stirring a bit more frequently, until that has been absorbed.
• Pour in the last of the stock, stir, then simmer until cooked and creamy. Take from the heat and add the chopped salmon, mascarpone, parsley and lemon zest. Grind in some black pepper, but don't add salt as the salmon will be salty enough. Leave for 5 mins to settle, then taste and add a little lemon juice if you like. Serve topped with reserved salmon (roughly torn) and some rocket.

RISOTTO WITH SMOKED TROUT

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Add onion, fennel and garlic and sauté over low heat until soft. Stir in rice. Cook a few minutes. Add wine. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until most of the wine has been absorbed.
• Add stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring, adding more as each portion is absorbed. After adding 1 1/2 cups, season with salt and pepper and fold in trout. Keep adding stock until rice is al dente but mixture is still creamy, about 17 minutes total.
• Fold in lemon zest and chervil. Check seasoning and serve.

TROUT RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a frying pan, gently fry the onion in the oil until softened. Tip in the risotto rice and cook for 2 mins, stirring continuously. Add a third of the stock, and simmer, gently stirring until the stock has been absorbed. Add half the remaining stock and carry on cooking, stirring a bit more, until that has been absorbed too.
• Tip in the final lot of stock and cook until creamy and the rice is just tender. Stir in the trout, mascarpone, lemon zest, most of the chives and some seasoning - it won't need too much salt. Cover and leave for 5 mins to rest. Finally season with a squeeze of lemon juice, divide between two bowls and top with the remaining chives. Great with a green salad on the side.