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Salmon Lemon Risotto with Asparagus

Chicken of the Sea EZ Open cans make this dish a snap for a weeknight meal!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 bunch asparagus ends trimmed and chopped into 1” pieces
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups chicken stock + more if needed
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 can Chicken of the Sea® Skinless & Boneless Pink Salmon in EZ-Open Cans
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 bunch asparagus ends trimmed and chopped into 1” pieces
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups chicken stock + more if needed
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 can Chicken of the Sea® Skinless & Boneless Pink Salmon in EZ-Open Cans
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • Salt & pepper

instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Toss chopped asparagus with 1 tsp olive oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread asparagus out in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, or until fork tender. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 Tbsp butter. When hot add rice to the pan with the garlic. Stir and toast the rice, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour in wine and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the wine is absorbed. Add half go the chicken stock, stirring once, until absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Add remaining broth and simmer, stirring once, until rice is tender and creamy, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • When the rice is cooked, stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, asparagus, salmon, cheese and remaining butter. Stir in parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Category: Main Dish