Pea and Spinach Risotto with Pan-Fried Sea Bream and Pea Oil

A light, elegant pea and spinach risotto served with crispy sea bream fillets and a fresh minty pea oil.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1063 kcals 4252 kcals
Carbohydrates 45.2 grams 180.8 grams
Fat 76.3 grams 305.2 grams
Protein 49.1 grams 196.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
Butter
for the risotto
3
tbsp
25
g
25
g
Butter
for frying fish
GrainsCereals
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
peeled, finely chopped
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
3
tbsp
Mint
chopped fresh leaves
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for frying fish
Seafood
4
piece
Sea Bream Fillets
175g per fillet
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
peeled, finely chopped
200
g
Peas
podded fresh
250
g
110
g
Petit Pois
for pea oil
1
punnet
Pea Shoots
to serve

Steps

  • Melt 50g butter in a large pan and fry the onion and garlic until softened.
  • Stir in the rice and cook for 1-2 minutes until translucent.
  • Add the wine and simmer until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
  • Add the chicken stock one ladleful at a time, stirring until absorbed before adding more.
  • Incorporate the peas in the final 3 minutes of cooking.
  • Stir in the spinach, mascarpone, and parmesan until melted and creamy.
  • Blanch the petit pois and mint in boiling water for 2 minutes, then refresh in cold water.
  • Blend the blanched peas and mint with olive oil to create a smooth purée.
  • Sieve the pea mixture to extract the oil and discard any solids.
  • Heat butter and oil in a pan then fry the seasoned fish skin-side down for 3 minutes.
  • Turn the fillets and cook for another 2 minutes until opaque throughout.
  • Plate the risotto, top with fish, and garnish with dressed pea shoots and extra pea oil.