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Do you like smoked fish? Then you will adore this buttery smoked haddock risotto with cardamom, fresh mint and a runny soft-boiled egg on top!

Smoked Haddock Risotto

Love smoked fish? This buttery fish risotto is for you!

Course Main Course, Starter
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2 people
Calories per serving 684 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 smoked haddock fillets
  • 2 soft-boiled eggs
  • 3 tbsp onion chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove chopped
  • 1 ½ cups chicken or fish stock (360 ml), warm
  • 2 handfuls frozen green peas
  • 7 oz risotto rice (200 g)
  • a handful fresh mint chopped
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cardamom pods
  • ¼ cup dry white wine (60 ml)
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Melt half of the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cardamom and chopped onion and garlic. Gently fry it all in the butter for 4 minutes. Stir regularly. Then add the risotto rice.

    Do you like smoked fish? Then you will adore this buttery smoked haddock risotto with cardamom, fresh mint and a runny soft-boiled egg on top!
  2. Stir well. Let the rice fry for 3 minutes. Then add the white wine and a little splash of the stock. Season with a pinch of pepper.

    Do you like smoked fish? Then you will adore this buttery smoked haddock risotto with cardamom, fresh mint and a runny soft-boiled egg on top!
  3. Stir the rice well. Let the stock reduce. Gradually add extra stock until the rice is almost tender. Check it once in a while, avoid overcooking it. In the meantime slice the haddock fillets in half. Shred one half into large bite-size bits. Poach the other halves in hot water or milk.

    Do you like smoked fish? Then you will adore this buttery smoked haddock risotto with cardamom, fresh mint and a runny soft-boiled egg on top!
  4. Once the rice is almost tender, add the frozen peas, the remaining butter and the shredded haddock.

    Do you like smoked fish? Then you will adore this buttery smoked haddock risotto with cardamom, fresh mint and a runny soft-boiled egg on top!
  5. Stir well. Turn the heat low. Add the freshly chopped mint.

    Do you like smoked fish? Then you will adore this buttery smoked haddock risotto with cardamom, fresh mint and a runny soft-boiled egg on top!
  6. Stir again. Check the seasoning. Add extra pepper or salt to taste. Put a lid on the risotto and turn the heat off. Carefully peel the soft-boiled eggs. Scoop the risotto onto deep plates. Top with the poached haddock and eggs. Serve immediately.

    Do you like smoked fish? Then you will adore this buttery smoked haddock risotto with cardamom, fresh mint and a runny soft-boiled egg on top!