Looking for a dish that feels both comforting and elegant?

This smoked salmon risotto is your answer!

With its creamy texture and rich flavors, it’s surprisingly simple to make and perfect for any occasion.

Whether you’re cooking for a special dinner or a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe will impress with minimal effort.

Let’s dive into how you can create this delicious, gourmet-style risotto right in your own kitchen.

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Ingredients

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 350g risotto rice (like Arborio)
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 ½ liters boiling vegetable stock
• 170g pack of smoked salmon (cut into small pieces, saving a bit for garnish)
• 85g mascarpone lite
• 3 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• Grated lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice
• A handful of rocket leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics

• Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Add the finely chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until it’s soft and translucent.
• Stir in the risotto rice and chopped garlic, cooking for an additional 2 minutes while stirring continuously.
• Pour in a third of the boiling vegetable stock. Set a timer for 20 minutes.
• Let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
• Add half of the remaining stock and continue to cook, stirring more frequently, until this stock is absorbed too.

Step 2: Finish the Risotto

• Add the rest of the stock to the pan.
• Stir well and let it simmer until the risotto is creamy and fully cooked.Remove the pan from the heat.
• Stir in the chopped smoked salmon, mascarpone, parsley, and grated lemon zest.
• Add a few twists of black pepper—there’s no need for extra salt as the smoked salmon is already salty.
• Let the risotto sit for about 5 minutes.
• Taste and adjust with a little lemon juice if desired.

Step 3: Serve

• Spoon the risotto onto plates or bowls.
• Top with the reserved smoked salmon pieces and a handful of rocket leaves.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of rice for this risotto?

For the best results, use Arborio or another risotto rice like Carnaroli or Vialone Nano. These types of rice have the right amount of starch to create a creamy texture.

Can I use full-fat mascarpone instead of mascarpone lite?

Yes, you can use full-fat mascarpone if you prefer a richer flavor, but the lite version works just as well for a lighter option.

Easy Italian Smoked Salmon & Lemon Risotto

This easy smoked salmon risotto features creamy Arborio rice cooked with aromatic onions and garlic, enriched with mascarpone, smoked salmon, and fresh parsley, finished with a hint of lemon and rocket leaves.

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Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 onion finely chopped
• ▢ 2 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 350 grams risotto rice (like Arborio)
• ▢ 1 garlic clove finely chopped
• ▢ 1 ½ liters boiling vegetable stock
• ▢ 170 grams pack of smoked salmon (cut into small pieces, saving a bit for garnish)
• ▢ 85 grams mascarpone lite
• ▢ 3 tbsp flat-leaf parsley chopped
• ▢ Grated lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice
• ▢ A handful of rocket leaves

Instructions

Sauté the Aromatics

1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

   Add the finely chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until it’s soft and translucent.

   Stir in the risotto rice and chopped garlic, cooking for an additional 2 minutes while stirring continuously.

   Pour in a third of the boiling vegetable stock. Set a timer for 20 minutes.

   Let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed.

   Add half of the remaining stock and continue to cook, stirring more frequently, until this stock is absorbed too.

Finish the Risotto

1. Add the rest of the stock to the pan.

   Stir well and let it simmer until the risotto is creamy and fully cooked.Remove the pan from the heat.

   Stir in the chopped smoked salmon, mascarpone, parsley, and grated lemon zest.

   Add a few twists of black pepper—there’s no need for extra salt as the smoked salmon is already salty.

   Let the risotto sit for about 5 minutes.

   Taste and adjust with a little lemon juice if desired.

Serve

1. Spoon the risotto onto plates or bowls.

   Top with the reserved smoked salmon pieces and a handful of rocket leaves.

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