Smoked haddock & leek risotto

Smoked haddock & leek risotto

There's no tedious stirring with this one - just stick it in the oven until creamy and delicious

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 35 mins

Low-fat

Method

  1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the butter in a large ovenproof dish over a medium heat. Cook the leek for 4-5 mins, stirring regularly, until just tender. Add the rice and stir for a further 2 mins.
  2. Add the stock and milk, bring to the boil and bubble for 5 mins before sitting the haddock on top. Cover with a lid or foil and bake in the oven for 18 mins until the rice is tender.
  3. Fold in the crème fraîche and spinach, season with plenty of black pepper, then cover the pan again and leave to rest out of the oven for 3 mins before serving - the steam will soften the spinach.
Try

Creamy leek risotto with bacon

Not a fan of fish? Make the risotto as above, leaving out the smoked haddock. At the end, stir in 1 bunch finely chopped spring onions instead of the spinach, then serve in bowls topped with crisp bacon rashers.

PER SERVING

444 kcalories, protein 29g, carbohydrate 64g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 3g, sugar 5g, salt 3.34 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2010.

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  • 26 January 2013

    Trish M rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Fabulous dish and so easy to make. My husband is not keen on fish but loved this. Will definately make again

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  • 29 January 2013

    Pat T commented on this recipe

    I also used semi skimmed milk and half fat creme fraiche and it was still really creamy. Kept it for 3 days and it seemed to improve with age. Excellent easy recipe and will definitely cook it again.

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    31 January 2013

    nic commented on this recipe

    have now made this twice, and is very easy and Delicious

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  • 31 January 2013

    bonnielass rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Brilliant!! Not only simple to make, quick, delicious, perfect healthy meal. The only changes l made were l used semi skimmed milk, half fat creme fraiche & 500g smoked haddock. l also sprinkled fresh parsley over just before serving. It was perfect!! Definitely in my favorite recipe file now.

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  • 06 February 2013

    Seano2201 commented on this recipe

    Excellent & very easy recipe. Tasted just great. Thanks :)

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  • 10 February 2013

    Talbs80 rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    Absolutely delicious and very easy to make.

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  • 11 February 2013

    Kazzybird rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious and really easy to make

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  • 17 February 2013

    Seano2201 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really excellent. Just cooked it for 2nd time and it's gorgeous!

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  • 20 February 2013

    Bekah commented on this recipe

    Hi there, I am a first time cooker and trying to cook better healthier meals for me and my family however I must be being really thick as I am at aloss as to how the leek is to be cooked? If anyone can help I would be really appreciative. Is it to be bolied if so how much water to add. Is it to be steamed? Very very confused at this recipe.

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  • Binder photo Deb

    24 February 2013

    Deb rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    I love risotto and this is the first time I have made a risotto in the oven, and the last. Its just not the same, the rice becomes claggy and stodgy. The flavours are great but real risotto doesnt need milk to be creamy and silky. I will make smoked haddock and leek risotto again but I will do it the traditional way ladle by ladle.

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  • 07 March 2013

    lizleicester rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Went for the non-fish version with chorizo instead of bacon on top. Fine for a mid-week, easy meal but nothing special so will definitely try the smoked haddock version next time.

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  • 16 March 2013

    good cooking commented on this recipe

    Have made this twice in the past week, but used half measures for myself and 'her indoors', absolutely fabulous and couldn't be easier to make. Will be making it quite often in the future.

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  • 22 March 2013

    Neesha rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this using semi-skimmed milk and half fat creme fraiche - I did think it may not come out as thick and creamy but it was delightful and really tasty. I added peas and pepper to it just for extra colour and flavours.

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  • 29 March 2013

    Claire Bulley commented on this recipe

    As easy as it says it is - maybe easier! Now a regular dinner recipe this is such a nice and creamy risotto. I add a little lemon rind to it with the spinach. No problem to double this recipe either!

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  • 06 April 2013

    corrinamoore rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Made this recipe this evening and was really impressed at how easy it was and how it accentuated a lovely piece of smoked haddock. Not the biggest risotto fan, usually as they can be a bit slimy, but this was rich, creamy and delicious.

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  • 21 April 2013

    Jayne M rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I've never attempted a risotto before because of how complicated I thought it would be. However, I decided to give this a go and I used semi skimmed milk and reduced fat creme fraiche to adapt it to my slimming world diet It was really really nice and was very quick and easy. My whole family ate it and even had second helpings. I highly recommend this dish, especially for novice cooks like myself.

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  • 22 April 2013

    MariaPia Balfour rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I used prawns instead of smoked fish as that's what was to hand. Very nice and creamy if a little bland without the smokiness. But very easy. Shall try it again with different ingredients.

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  • 26 April 2013

    Mrs Worrod rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was really easy and really delicious! I used half fat creme fraiche and semi-skimmed milk and it was still plenty creamy enough. Can't wait to make it again!

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  • 30 April 2013

    StaceyB85 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really enjoyed this, was a bit dubious as I've made risottos in the oven before and they haven't turned out very nice, but this was delicious. Used semi-skimmed milk as that's what we had and also added peas for the last 5 mins as I find they add little bursts of freshness to anything. Served it with a salad and a couple of slice of garlic bread.

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  • 14 May 2013

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 35 mins

Low-fat

Ingredients

  • small knob of butter
  • 1 large leek , thinly sliced
  • 300g risotto rice , such as arborio or carnaroli
  • 700ml fish or vegetable stock
  • 250ml full-fat milk
  • 375g undyed smoked haddock , skinned and cut into large chunks
  • 3 tbsp crème fraîche
  • 100g baby spinach
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PER SERVING

444 kcalories, protein 29g, carbohydrate 64g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 3g, sugar 5g, salt 3.34 g

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