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Risotto salmone e gorgonzola

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a recipe for a salmon and gorgonzola risotto, a dish that mixes the strong flavor of the cheese with the delicacy of the fish. Here is how you can prepare it:

Ingredients

  • 320 g of risotto rice (such as Carnaroli or Arborio)
  • 200 g of smoked salmon
  • 150 g of sweet gorgonzola cheese
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 glass of dry white wine
  • About 1 liter of hot vegetable broth
  • 30 g of butter
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Preparation

  1. Start by finely chopping the shallot and slicing the smoked salmon into strips.
  2. Melt half of the butter in a wide pan on medium heat and add the shallot. Sauté until it becomes translucent.
  3. Add the rice into the pan and toast it for about 1-2 minutes, until it’s well coated with butter and the sauté.
  4. Pour in the glass of white wine and let the alcohol evaporate on high heat.
  5. Begin to add the hot vegetable broth one ladle at a time, waiting for the rice to absorb the broth before adding the next ladle. Continue for about 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally and keeping the flame from medium to low.
  6. When the rice is almost al dente, add the smoked salmon and mix gently to distribute it evenly.
  7. Cut the gorgonzola into pieces and add it to the risotto, stirring until it’s completely melted. If the risotto is too thick, you can add a bit more broth to reach the desired consistency.
  8. Turn off the heat, add the remaining butter, and stir the risotto vigorously. This will make your risotto creamy and shiny. At this point, check for salt and add a sprinkle of pepper to taste.
  9. Serve immediately in deep plates, garnishing with chopped parsley and, if you like, an additional touch of freshly ground pepper.

Remember, the secret to a good risotto is attentive cooking, adding the broth gradually and stirring frequently to prevent the rice from sticking and to promote an even creaminess.

Curiosity

Risotto with salmon and gorgonzola is not a classic Italian dish, but it represents an example of how ingredients from different traditions can be combined to create innovative flavors that are pleasant to the palate. Smoked salmon has a long history in the cuisines of Northern Europe, while gorgonzola cheese has deep roots in the Lombard and Piedmontese traditions.