Salmon & Leek Risotto with Rocket & Dill Salad

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High protein Low sat fat

Salmon & Leek Risotto with Rocket & Dill Salad

Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Food group: Fish

A vibrant risotto filled with fresh herbs and zingy lemon. Starring our NEW quick-cook risotto-style rice, responsibly-sourced salmon and creamy Greek-style yoghurt. Stir in the greens – rocket, sugar snaps and leeks – plus dill for extra flavour!

Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Pull out a large frying pan, a measuring jug, a grater & a medium bowl

Let's prep

  • Trim and slice the leek into 1/2cm half-moons. Roughly chop the dill. Zest and quarter the lemon

Get cooking

  • Heat the large frying pan with 1/2 tsp oil on medium heat. Once hot, add the leek and cook for 4-5 mins, until softened. Season with salt and pepper
  • Add the salmon and sugar snap peas. Cook for 4 mins, gently stirring halfway through

Simmer simmer

  • Add the stock, mustard, half the dill and 100ml hot water (50ml for 1 person) to the pan
  • Stir gently and simmer for 7 mins, until the sauce thickens

Make the salad & finish the risotto

  • Add the rocket and remaining dill to the medium bowl and toss with 1/2 tsp oil, the juice from 1 lemon wedge and a pinch of salt and pepper
  • Stir the yoghurt, rice and lemon zest into the salmon pan. Cook for 2 mins, until piping hot. Squeeze in the juice from 1 lemon wedge. Remove from the heat and season to taste

Plate up

  • Check your fish is cooked through; it should be steaming hot, opaque and separate easily with a fork
  • Share the salmon risotto between bowls, topped with the salad. Garnish with the remaining lemon wedges

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