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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 fusion of flavors that brings together creamy miso risotto and succulent soy-glazed salmon. This dish is not only easy to prepare in just 40 minutes but also impressively nutritious, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or special occasions. The rich umami from the shiitake mushrooms and the tender, seared salmon create a meal that is both satisfying and visually appealing. Perfect for entertaining or a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe will elevate your culinary repertoire with its unique Japanese-inspired flair.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 10.5 ounces shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 cup sushi rice or Arborio rice
  • ¼ cup dry white apple vinegar
  • 5 cups hot chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp white miso paste
  • 4 skinless salmon fillets
  • 5 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • black pepper
  • chives
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Marinate the salmon by mixing soy sauce, apple vinegar, and brown sugar in a shallow dish; coat the fillets and set aside.
  2. Prepare vegetables: tear shiitakes, dice onion and celery, and mince garlic.
  3. In a heavy-bottom pot, heat olive oil over high heat; cook shiitakes until browned.
  4. Sauté diced celery, onion, and garlic in the same pot until fragrant; add rice and toast for one minute.
  5. Deglaze with apple vinegar, then add hot chicken broth gradually until rice is nearly al dente.
  6. Stir in cooked shiitakes and dissolved miso; simmer until creamy.
  7. In a nonstick skillet, sear marinated salmon for about 4 minutes per side until cooked through.
  8. Plate risotto topped with salmon; garnish with black pepper, chives, and sesame seeds.

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