Stirring butter and Parmesan into the risotto before serving gives it a creamy texture that complements the lemon.
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Lemony pea and rocket risotto with salmon steaks
The lemon-scented pea and rocket risotto adds a lovely citrus twist to this simple salmon fillet recipe. It would also work well with some firm, white fish.
Method
Melt half the butter in a medium pan. Add the onion and cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute then add the wine and lemon zest. Bubble, stirring, until the wine has evaporated.
Add a ladleful of hot stock and cook, stirring occasionally, until it has been absorbed. Continue to add stock, a ladleful at a time, until the rice is just tender – about 20 minutes. Add the peas with the last ladlefuls. Before serving, stir in the remaining butter, most of the rocket and the grated Parmesan. Season.
Meanwhile, heat a non-stick frying pan and cook the salmon for 2-3 minutes on each side. Spoon the risotto into 2 bowls, top with the salmon and season. Garnish with the remaining rocket and Parmesan shavings.
Nutrition
| Calories | 891kcals |
|---|---|
| Fat | 37g (16.5g saturated) |
| Protein | 47g |
| Carbohydrates | 89g (5.2g sugars) |




