Salmon and asparagus risotto

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
2smallsShallots; finely chopped
1Garlic clove; crushed
1Thin strip lemon rind
11/2 inch cub fresh lemongrass
½Cube fresh ginger
Salt and pepper
8Floz chicken or vegetable stock
7ouncesArborio rice
1dashDry white wine
13ouncesFresh salmon fillet; cut into chunks
12Asparagus tips
2tablespoonsNatural yoghurt
Freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat half the oil in a saucepan and cook the shallots gently for 3 minutes.

Add the garlic, lemon rind, lemon grass, ginger and salt and pepper. Add the stock and 1 pint water, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

Leave to stand for 30 minutes then strain.

Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan and fry the rice until translucent. Add the lemongrass and stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add the wine, salmon and asparagus and simmer for 5 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed by the rice.

Just before serving, season to taste, stir in the yoghurt and sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan.

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