Togarashi-Crusted Salmon with Black Garlic Risotto
Elevate your Week 31 dining with this bold fusion of Japanese spices and creamy Italian technique. The fermented sweetness of black garlic creates a deeply savory depth that perfectly complements the zesty, seared salmon crust for a truly unique experience.
In short
Togarashi-Crusted Salmon with Black Garlic Risotto takes about 45 minutes (15 min prep, 30 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 11 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets4 pcs
- Shichimi Togarashi spice2 tbsp
- Arborio rice300 g
- Black garlic cloves, mashed6 pcs
- Shallots, finely chopped2 pcs
- Vegetable stock, warm1 l
- Dry white wine100 ml
- Butter30 g
- Parmesan cheese, grated50 g
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Baby spinach100 g
Instructions
- 1
In a large pan, sauté shallots in olive oil until translucent. Add the Arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes until the edges are slightly clear.
- 2
Deglaze the pan with white wine. Gradually add the warm vegetable stock one ladle at a time, stirring constantly until the liquid is absorbed before adding more.
- 3
While the rice cooks, pat the salmon dry and press the Shichimi Togarashi spice firmly onto the flesh side of each fillet.
- 4
Heat oil in a separate non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon crust-side down for 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until just opaque.
- 5
Once the rice is al dente, fold in the mashed black garlic, butter, parmesan, and baby spinach. The risotto should turn a beautiful dark, earthy color.
- 6
Plate the creamy black garlic risotto and place the spicy seared salmon on top. Garnish with a few extra flakes of Togarashi if desired.
Questions and answers
How long does Togarashi-Crusted Salmon with Black Garlic Risotto take?
About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 30 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 11 ingredients: Salmon fillets, Shichimi Togarashi spice, Arborio rice, Black garlic cloves, mashed, Shallots, finely chopped, Vegetable stock, warm …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
