ALMOND CRUSTED HAKE OVER ALMOND RISOTTO

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CARNAROLI 101 Carnaroli is considered the best rice option for a risotto, as it has a larger grain and holds its shape better than Arborio. It’s considered the “king” or risotto rice and it’s Northern Italians’ favorite type of rice. It grows in Novara and Vercelli in Northern Italy, a region where some of the most famous risotto dishes originate, like Risotto alla Milanese and Risotto Radicchio and Gorgonzola.
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ALMOND CRUSTED HAKE OVER ALMOND RISOTTO

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • For the fish
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin Greek olive oil
  • 1 lb. / 450 gr. Hake filets 4
  • 1/2 cup almond slices
  • For the risotto
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin Greek olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 cup Carnaroli rice
  • ½ cup sweet white wine
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp chopped basil plus some whole leaves for serving
  • 1/2 cup almond butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven at 180C or 350F.
  • In a small bowl mix the olive oil and the almond slices for the fish. Season the filets with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Layer a roasting pan with greaseproof paper and add the Hake filets in. Divide the almond mixture on the filets and put the pan in the oven. Cook for 15 -20 minutes depending on your oven and the filet sizes. Remove the fish from the oven, cover the fish with some aluminum foil to keep it warm and continue with the risotto.
  • Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and saute for a couple of more minutes. Add the rice and stir for 2 minutes. Add the wine. As soon as it evaporates add 1 cup of the broth. When it is absorbed, add another cup, repeating the same process until most of the broth is absorbed by the rice. Add the almond butter and chopped basil to the rice. If necessary, add a little bit more broth.
  • Serve the risotto with the fish on top garnished with the whole basil leaves.

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