Wild Mushroom Risotto with Wild Salmon, Spinach, Broccoli and Avocado

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Serves 4

 I love risotto and am really loving the brand, RightRice which makes an Italian style risotto with 2x the protein, 5x the fiber, and almost 40% less net carbs than regular rice. It’s absolutely delicious, super creamy and so quick and easy to prepare. You can serve it as a side or prepare it as I did by adding any combination of vegetables and protein that you like.

Ingredients:

  •  2 tbsp. avocado oil

  • 2 tbsp. ghee

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 cups shitake mushrooms, chopped

  • ½ head broccoli

  • 3 handfuls baby spinach

  • 3-4 tablespoons coconut aminos teriyaki

  • 4 six/eight-ounce pieces of wild salmon fillets

  • 2 cups vegetable broth, plus ½ - 1 cup

  • 1 avocado diced

  • Sea salt

  • Freshly ground pepper

 

 Preparation:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of the vegetable broth to a boil.  Add risotto and boil uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Remove from heat and let stand covered for 7 minutes.

  • In a large skillet over medium heat melt half the ghee and avocado oil.

  • Sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 min.  Add the rest of the ghee, mushrooms and broccoli and sauté about 5-7 minutes.  Set aside.

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash salmon fillets and pat dry with a paper towel. Place salmon on the baking sheet and drizzle with coconut aminos, spread with a pastry brush, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.

  • Roast salmon for 4-6 minutes per ½ inch thickness of salmon.  Roasting time depends on the thickness of your salmon, as determined by the thickest part of the fillet.  For every ½ inch of salmon, roast 4-6 minutes.  4 minutes will be slightly rare and 6 minutes will thoroughly cook it. Use a fork to separate the salmon into flaky pieces.

  • To prepare, uncover the risotto and add more vegetable broth if needed to make it creamier.  Add veggies, avocado, and flaked salmon. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

  • Heat and stir until creamy. 

  • Serve immediately and enjoy!