Home » Food » By Course » Main Dishes » Salmon Risotto Salmon Risotto May 13, 2024 by Kimberly Killebrew · 27 CommentsAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.See my disclosure policy.Made with preserved lemons and dill for a fabulous flavor combo, this elegant Salmon Risotto recipe is perfect for everything from casual get-togethers to upscale dinner parties!   To tie in the lemon flavor for dessert you can serve this fabulous Italian-inspired Limoncello Cake! What Rice is Best for Risotto? Risotto uses a special rice, most commonly arborio, and it cooks up into a deliciously creamy texture with the the perfect touch of chewiness.

Risotto has a bit of an upscale image attached to it but it’s actually very simple to make. It just requires a little patience (only 20 minutes or so) and following a particular method.Arborio is an Italian short-grain rice that is named after the town of Arborio where it is grown.

 Because of its creamy-chewy consistency, it’s also a perfect choice for rice pudding. Carnaroli, a medium-grained Italian rice likewise grown in northern Italy, can also be used to make risotto, but it’s harder to find. However, if you can find it, carnaroli is considered the “king of Italian rices” and has a higher starch content than arborio, resulting in an especially luxuriously creamy texture while maintaining the perfect degree of chewiness.

How to Make Salmon Risotto For this salmon risotto you can use either fresh sal

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