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Japanese Style Risotto with Seared Salmon

Japanese Style Risotto with Seared Salmon

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Japanese Style Risotto with Seared Salmon is a delightful dish that combines the creamy texture of risotto with the rich, umami flavors of miso and shiitake mushrooms. This recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets glazed in a savory soy marinade and served over a luscious miso-infused risotto. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is both comforting and visually stunning. In just about 40 minutes, you’ll create a meal that elevates your dining experience to new heights.

Ingredients

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  • 5 skinless salmon fillets
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 10.5 ounces shiitake mushrooms (torn into pieces)
  • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 small yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 celery stalk (diced)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 cup sushi rice or Arborio rice
  • ¼ cup dry apple vinegar
  • 5 cups hot chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp white miso paste
  • Black pepper (for serving)
  • Chives (for serving)
  • Sesame seeds (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the salmon fillets in a mixture of low sodium soy sauce, dry apple vinegar, and brown sugar for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Sauté shiitake mushrooms in olive oil until browned; set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté diced onion, celery, and minced garlic until fragrant.
  4. Stir in rice and toast briefly before deglazing with apple vinegar.
  5. Gradually add hot chicken broth while stirring until rice is almost al dente.
  6. Stir in mushrooms and dissolved miso until well combined; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Sear marinated salmon in a nonstick skillet until golden brown on both sides.
  8. Serve salmon over risotto topped with black pepper, chives, and sesame seeds.

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