Salmon on lemon and herb risotto
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Salmon fillets are tasty, full of nutrients and very easy to cook. Here the salmon is served on a bed of fragrant rice- packed with goodness, this dish is simply perfect food!
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Prep time: 20 mins
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Cooking time: 25 mins
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 225g (8 oz) arborio rice
- 700ml (1pt) chicken or vegetable stock
- 300ml (1/2pt) dry white wine
- 85g (3 oz) frozen peas
- Rind of 1 lemon
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh herbs
- 4 salmon fillets
- 55g (2 oz) pro.activ low fat spread
- Juice of 1 lemon
Method
- Heat the oil and sauté the onion until soft. Add the rice and stir until well coated with the oil.
- Add enough stock to just cover the rice and simmer until just absorbed. Add more stock and repeat until all stock and wine is used
- Add peas for last 3 mins of cooking time and finely stir in lemon and herbs.
- While the risotto is cooking, place each salmon fillet on a square of foil and top with the spread and lemon juice. Fold up and cook in preheated oven 180°C/350°F/gas 4 for around 15 mins or until cooked.
- Serve the fish on top of the risotto and garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutritional information
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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