Smoked Salmon Risotto (Zelda Copycat Recipe)

Instructions

1. Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the oil and the butter and heat until fully melted. Add the shallots and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until the shallots are soft and fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the rice. Cook stirring often, until lightly toasted in the oil, about 3 minutes. Add the white wine and cook until fully reduced, 1 minute longer. Add 1 cup of the chicken broth and cook, stirring often until almost all of the broth is absorbed, about 9 minutes. Add the water and repeat, another 6 to 7 minutes.

2. Finish with the remaining cup of broth and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring often for about 8 minutes. The rice should be just cooked through and be creamy in texture and consistency. Stir in the chives, crème fraiche and lemon zest. Divide into bowls and top with a few ribbons of smoked salmon and a sprinkling of chopped dil.