Smoked Haddock Risotto - Italian Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 1300 ml light vegetable stock
  • 350 g smoked haddock (firm, gently smoked)
    Alternative: smoked tofu
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 40 g Butter (use half to start, half to finish)
    Alternative: plant-based butter
  • 1 piece brown onion (small, finely chopped)
  • 3 piece Parsley (stalks finely chopped, leaves reserved)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 320 g risotto rice
  • 100 ml white wine
    Alternative: white grape juice
  • 1 piece Lemon (zest only)

Instructions

  1. Add cold vegetable stock and smoked haddock to a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and poach for 3 minutes. Lift fish out with a slotted spoon and flake with a fork; keep the stock at a low simmer.

  2. In a wide pan, warm olive oil with 20g butter. Add finely chopped onion, chopped parsley stalks, and a pinch of salt. Cook on medium-low until translucent.

  3. Add risotto rice and stir to coat every grain in fat. Pour in white wine; cook until almost evaporated.

  4. Begin adding hot stock a ladle at a time, stirring frequently and letting each addition absorb before the next. After -16 minutes, fold in flaked haddock and continue cooking until rice is al dente and creamy (total 17-20 minutes).

  5. Off the heat, stir in remaining 20g butter, chopped parsley leaves, and lemon zest. Adjust seasoning and serve immediately, soft and flowing.

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