Salmon And Asparagus Risotto Food

BAKED SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS, PEA & MASCARPONE RISOTTO (GF)

Steps:

• Finely dice the onion and add to a non-stick pan or high-sided frying pan with some olive oil. Cook over a medium-low heat for 10 minutes until it is soft and translucent.
• While the onion is softening you can prepare the salmon. Preheat the oven to 180C (fan). Place the fillets on a baking tray lined with tin foil, then slice the lemon into half-moon pieces and place on top of the salmon. Lay a second piece of foil over the top of the salmon and crimp the edges of the two pieces to create a sealed parcel. Set aside while the oven heats.
• Now back to the pan, mince the garlic and add to the onion, stirring through for 1 minute untilit becomes fragrant.
• Add the risotto rice and white wine to the pan and turn the heat up to medium. Cook until the wine has been absorbed by the rice.
• Put the salmon in the oven at this point - it will need 15-20 minutes to cook, depending on how you like it. I do 15 minutes (at which point the salmon will be just cooked and nice and juicy).
• While the salmon is cooking we can get on with the risotto. Start to integrate the stock, adding about 100ml at a time to the rice and stirring constantly to avoid the risotto sticking to the bottom of the pan. By adding the liquid gradually you will ensure you don't add too much and end up with a sloppy mess! The rice with quadruple in volume once cooked and if you run out of stock, just add the 200ml water until the rice is nice and soft (or al dente if you prefer it the Italian way). This will take about 15 minutes - don't forget about the salmon, you can take this out of the oven and set aside (still in its parcel) while you finish the risotto.
• When almost all of the liquid has been absorbed, stir the frozen peas and asparagus through the risotto and cook for a final 5 minutes.
• Stir the mascarpone through the risotto, heat for 1 minute, season to taste with black pepper and then it's ready to serve. Spoon the risotto into wide pasta bowls, top each bowlful with a salmon fillet and serve with some fresh rocket salad on the side. Delicious!

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

Steps:

• Snap the woody ends off the asparagus stalks and tip them into a saucepan with the stock. Put on a low heat to very gently simmer. Meanwhile, cut off the tips of the asparagus, add to the stock for exactly 1 min. Scoop out with a slotted spoon and set aside. Finely slice the rest of the stalks into rounds.
• Heat the oil and half the butter in a heavy, wide pan. Cook the onions gently for 5 mins until soft, stirring often. Add the chopped asparagus stalks and cook for 2 mins more. Add the rice and continously stir for a few minutes until it turns semi-transparent and makes a hissing sound.
• Stir in the wine, if using - it will evaporate almost immediately. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Add the stock, a ladleful at a time, stirring between each addition until it is absorbed, about 15 mins.
• Try the rice - it should feel just cooked with a slight bite to it. Stir in the asparagus tips and any last dregs of stock and cook for 1 or 2 mins more. Remove from the heat and top with the remaining butter and most of the parmesan. Season generously, cover and leave for a few minutes to settle.
• Give the risotto a thorough stir to incorporate the butter and cheese and serve straight away with the remaining parmesan for sprinkling over.

ROASTED SALMON ON ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

Steps:

• Place the stock in a pot and set over medium-low heat. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a 9" x 13" baking dish with parchment paper and set in the salmon. Drizzle the fish with lemon juice and 1 1/2 Tbsp. of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Pour the remaining oil into a second pot and set over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rice and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Add the wine and simmer until it is almost fully absorbed by the rice. Add 1 cup of the stock, adjusting the heat upwards or downwards so that the liquid gently simmers, and cook until the stock is almost fully absorbed by the rice. Add the remaining stock, 1 cup at a time, making the next addition when the rice has almost fully absorbed the last, and cook until the rice is tender. You may not need all the stock. When you are 15 minutes into cooking the risotto, bake the salmon for 15 minutes, or until just cooked through. When the rice is tender, mix in the asparagus, cheese, salt and pepper and heat through 2 to 3 minutes. Divide the risotto among 4 plates. Set a piece of salmon on top of the risotto, garnish with lemon slices and serve. Note: To blanch the asparagus, plunge in boiling water 1 minute. Drain well, cool in ice-cold water and drain well again. Recipe Options: Instead of salmon, roast another fish fillet, such as halibut or cod. Instead of sliced asparagus, mix 16-20 small, blanched broccoli florets into the risotto. Instead of Parmesan, grate and mix another type of flavourful Italian cheese into the risotto, such as aged provolone.

ASPARAGUS & SALMON SUPPER

Steps:

• Get a steamer on to boil. Put the salmon fillets in the first tier and steam for 3 mins until the salmon has changed colour. Throw the asparagus spears in with the salmon and continue to steam for 4-5 mins until the asparagus is tender and the fish is cooked.
• While everything's steaming, make a dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice and mustard. Tip the cannellini beans and spinach into a large bowl. When the asparagus is cooked scoop it into the bowl, then stir in the dressing. Divide the vegetables between two plates and sit the salmon on top.

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.

ONE-PAN SALMON WITH ROAST ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Tip the potatoes and 1 tbsp of olive oil into an ovenproof dish, then roast the potatoes for 20 mins until starting to brown. Toss the asparagus in with the potatoes, then return to the oven for 15 mins.
• Throw in the cherry tomatoes and vinegar and nestle the salmon amongst the vegetables. Drizzle with the remaining oil and return to the oven for a final 10-15 mins until the salmon is cooked. Scatter over the basil leaves and serve everything scooped straight from the dish.

ROASTED SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS, LEMON AND BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees. Rub salmon all over with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange skin side-down on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until medium, 8 to 10 minutes.
• While the salmon roasts, prepare the asparagus: In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a plate.
• Reduce heat to medium and add butter to skillet. Cook, stirring, until foam subsides and butter is deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. (Be careful not to burn). Turn off heat and stir in lemon juice, capers, peas, parsley and cooked asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide vegetables among plates. Top with salmon and spoon over any remaining pan sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.