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title: Icelandic Cod & Mushroom Risotto
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/icelandic-cod-and-mushroom-risotto-698c81cb8e0d105361578d1b
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 35 minutes
time required: 50 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Fish
tags:
  - Protein Smart
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 4
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Rich, creamy risotto with crispy mushrooms and tender cod
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Easier than restaurant versions while still feeling impressive
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/icelandic-cod-mushroom-risotto.avif"
---

In a #medium pot{}, combine @water{4%cups} and @veggie stock concentrate{2%units}. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.

Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @button mushrooms{8%oz}; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crispy ~{5%minutes}. Season with @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{0.5%tsp}. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium heat. Add @onion{1%unit} and @garlic{3%cloves}; cook, stirring, until slightly softened and lightly browned ~{2%minutes}.

Add @arborio rice{1.5%cups} to the pan with the onion mixture; toast, stirring ~{1%minute}. Add ½ cup of the simmering stock to the rice mixture; stir until liquid has mostly absorbed. Repeat with remaining stock—adding ½ cup at a time and stirring until liquid has mostly absorbed—until rice is al dente and risotto is creamy ~{25%minutes}. Season generously with salt and pepper.

Once risotto is done, remove from heat and stir in button mushrooms, @grape tomatoes{1%cup}, @garlic herb butter{2%tbsp}, half the @parmesan cheese{0.5%cup}, and half the @chives{0.25%cup}. Cook until tomatoes are softened ~{2%minutes}. If risotto is too thick, stir in another splash of water or stock.

Divide risotto between bowls. Top with remaining chives, remaining parmesan cheese, and a pinch of @chili flakes{0.25%tsp}. Serve alongside @icelandic cod{12%oz}.