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Risotto with Fried Cod and Fresh Peas

Published: Jan 16, 2016 · Modified: Apr 21, 2020 · About 3 minutes to read this article. · By Kim Nielsen

Recipe for homemade Risotto with Cod and Fresh Peas

This recipe for risotto with fried cod and fresh peas is a super delicious dish which is relatively easy to make. Risotto is an Italian rice dish, where the rice is cooked on a pan in broth. In this recipe the broth is based on chicken and some white wine, and is used to boil the rice into a nice and creamy consistency. Normally Risotto is just the creamy rice. However, this recipe is twisted a bit, we have added some fresh peas and the juice from half a lemon - it adds a nice freshness to the dish. In addition, we thought that the dish should have a little more than just the Risotto rice, so we have added a nice piece of fried cod - it goes great with the delicious Risotto rice. As we have mentioned in previous recipes on this blog, in Denmark the official recommendation is that you eat fish at least two times a week. The Risotto with fried cod is a perfect dish to get some delicious fish.


Risotto with Fried Cod and Fresh Peas

3-4 people
Preparation time: 60 minutes

Ingredients:
1 large onion
200 g (7 oz) risotto rice
2 dl (0.8 cup) white wine
100 g (3.5 oz) fresh peas (or frozen)
200 g (7 oz) champignon mushroom
7 dl (3 cups) water
2 chicken stock powder
about 450 g (1 lb) cod fillet
1/2 lemon
1 tbsp butter (used for frying the fish)
50 g (2 oz) Parmesan cheese
pinch of salt and pepper

Instruction:
Step 1: Make some chicken water (broth) by pouring some chicken stock powder in 7 dl (3 cups) of boiling water.
Step 2: Remove the peas from the shells.
Step 3: Clean the champignon mushrooms and slice them. Fry them in hot oil on a frying pan. Keep frying until they have an light-brown color.
Step 4: Finely chop the onions and fry them in hot oil. Add the risotto rice to the pan and fry at medium heat until they are done. They must be nice and soft.
Step 5: Turn up the heat and add the white wine. Let the alcohol evaporate while stirring.
Step 6: When the wine is absorbed by the rice turn down the heat and add 1/4 of the chicken water (broth). Stir until the chicken water is absorbed by the rice. Then you add another 1/4 of the water and stir till it is absorbed. Continue adding water until there is no more broth left.
Step 7: Add the peas and the sliced champignon mushrooms and let it all heat up for a couple of minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 8: Turn off the heat and move the pan. Add the grated Parmesan and mix well. Leave the Risotto while you fry the cod.
Step 9: Season the cod with some salt and fry it for a couple of minutes on each side. Serve the cod on top of risotto.

Tip: If you can find some fresh peas that is the best, they have a very nice taste - but you can also just use some frozen peas.



Recipe for homemade Risotto with Fried Cod and Fresh Peas

Recipe for homemade Risotto with Fried Cod and Fresh Peas

Recipe for homemade Risotto with Cod and Fresh Peas

Recipe for homemade Risotto with Cod and Fresh Peas

Risotto with Fried Cod and Fresh Peas

Recipe for homemade Risotto with Cod and Fresh Peas

Recipe for homemade Risotto with Cod and Fresh Peas

Recipe for homemade Risotto with Cod and Fresh Peas

Recipe for homemade Risotto with Cod and Fresh Peas

Recipe for homemade Risotto with Cod and Fresh Peas

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  1. Margie Goatley

    March 02, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    Going to give this a try sounds delicious. May have to add Garlic!!!

    Reply
    • Louise Dam

      March 05, 2016 at 11:16 am

      I'm sure it would be great with garlic.

      Reply
  2. Jo

    April 20, 2020 at 4:23 pm

    When do I put the butter in?!

    Reply
    • Kim Nielsen

      April 21, 2020 at 6:14 am

      The butter is used for frying the fish. Sorry I forgot to add this to the recipe. Thanks for letting me know about this mistake - I will update the recipe. Regards Kim (NordicFoodLiving.com)

      Reply
  3. Richard

    February 20, 2021 at 9:28 am

    Looks good, but I'd never add cheese to a fish risotto . .

    Reply
    • lauren gress

      January 25, 2022 at 8:27 pm

      Lol good for you

      Reply

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