Salmon and Cucumber Risotto (Slow Cooker)

This was surprisingly nice and has gone onto our ‘keeper’ list.  It was light, fluffy and tasty, perfect for a warm spring evening.

Serves 4

Cooking Temp: High

Time: 2 hours 45 minutes

WW Pro Points:  11 per serving

 

Ingredients

  • 25 g butter
  • Small bunch of spring onions, finely chopped
  • ½ a cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 250g risotto rice
  • 1 litre of fish stock
  • 200ml of white wine
  • 450g salmon, skinned and cut into chunks
  • Dried Tarragon, couple of pinches
  • Salt and pepper

 

Method

  1. Preheat the slow cooker on high.  Put the butter in and allow it to melt, about 15 minutes.
  2. Add the cucumber and spring onions, stir, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
  3. Stir in the risotto, add the stock and wine.  Cover and cook for an hour and a half.  Stirring occasionally.
  4. Mix in the salmon and tarragon and cook for 30 minutes.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Author: mediocremum

A slightly older mum of one, who drinks far too much red wine and has an unhealthy obsession with her slow cooker. During the day she's an ICT Trainer, Social Media/Online Marketing consultant and does a bit of public speaking. Full Profile on Google+

2 thoughts on “Salmon and Cucumber Risotto (Slow Cooker)”

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  2. First time Chrisse, I’m certainly no cook but trying to impress Friday night. let you know how it goes !

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