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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  • 16 March 2012

    Pumpkin rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really delicious risotto. Easy & quick preparation. 18 min timing perfect for my oven. Rich, creamy and fabulous!

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  • 22 March 2012

    annabanana rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    If you like the idea of making a risotto but couldn't be bothered standing over the stove for an hour this one's for you. I couldn't get a hole of smoked risotto so just used non-smoked which still turned out really tasty. Will definitely be making this again!

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  • 27 March 2012

    fuji115 commented on this recipe

    A-MA-ZING! My 18 month old loved it too, although the toddler didn't like it. Anyway, I'll be making it again and again and again....

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  • 02 April 2012

    Yvonne rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    So easy to make and tasted amazing! I used semi-skimmed milk and half fat creme fraiche and it was still lovely & creamy.

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  • 08 April 2012

    Hungry Hound rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really tasty recipe and so easy to make. Made it twice now and can see it becoming a regular on the home menu.

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  • 16 April 2012

    Babka the Brave rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Super easy to make, tastes delicious, feels healthier than regular risottos. Used a little more fish, and might decrease the liquids by 50 ml next time. Served it sprinkled with parmesan and with a simple side salad - so good!

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  • 25 April 2012

    xcaz1987x rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is the first time I've made risotto and the recipe was very well explained :) AND all I can say is I loved it and I'm saving this recipe because I would definitely like to eat this again. Thank you to whoever posted it xx

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  • 25 April 2012

    Cheet rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Very filling, pretty easy and very tasty. The spinach works really well with this.

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  • 15 May 2012

    easy recipes fan rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Super easy and pretty labour-free too. The longest job is slicing the leek! I really liked this as I love smoked fish but I felt the taste of the leek got a little lost.

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  • 03 June 2012

    Landy81 rated this recipe

    5 stars

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  • 10 June 2012

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  • 20 June 2012

    Chris Y2J rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    A real myth-buster to the notion that nothing so tasty can be good for you, and simple enough to make even for someone like me who doesn't know his way around the kitchen. Try it, you won't be sorry =)

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  • 23 June 2012

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  • 29 June 2012

    leneve rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    great recipe - simple to make but tastes fantasically indulgent - yum

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    07 August 2012

    Deb rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I really liked this! Will think about some variations on a theme but would definitely make this again.

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  • 20 August 2012

    easy recipes fan commented on this recipe

    Super simple recipe that's pretty quick to make as the veg doesn't take long to cook. Very comforting though not so much that it can't be enjoyed even on a Summer evening. Tried varying the veg too and found courgettes, frozen peas and spinach work really well.

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  • 20 August 2012

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  • 30 August 2012

    Steve Breaston rated this recipe

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  • 15 September 2012

    davine rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I adapted it for 2 persons. scrumptious. 200 grams rice 500 ml veg stock 150 ml semi skimmed milk 2 tablespoons crème fresh large tablespoon of brie cheese half glass of dry white wine same amount of haddock and leek 2cloves of garlic 2 bulbs spring onions at the end

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  • 19 September 2012

    charlie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Did this for the family. Never made a risotto this way before. Used about half of the smoked haddock that was suggested, from a freezer pack I had. Put it in frozen, on top, no probs. I loved the addition of the creme fraiche, such a lovely creamy texture. Will defo do again but will vary ingredients. Really delicious.

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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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