Spring time is here and so is asparagus season! Creamy Asparagus Risotto with hints of fresh dill, and citrus! This recipe is a perfect for a holiday table, or to pair with freshly grilled salmon or chicken!
I love to make risotto and it is no secret that I love different flavor combinations when it comes to my risotto- I have made everything from Eggs Benedict Risotto to Bone Broth Risotto to Chicken Piccata Risotto! I love the opportunity to be creative with a risotto recipe! Risotto is a great dish because it is versatile, and great with any meal.
My recipe for Asparagus Risotto with Dill has a few things that make it extra special. First, I use a touch of cream in this recipe. Typically, risotto does not use cream, but I wanted a luscious, creamy, and rich risotto, and that is exactly what I got with this recipe. The dill and the citrus are great in this creamy dish because it keeps it feeling light, and not weighing you down- plus it is great with grilled proteins.
If you haven't made risotto before do not be intimidated by the rumors of it being a difficult dish. Is it a dish that requires a little attention, sure, but it is we worth the time, and it is actually very easy to put together.
I love to make this recipe and serve it with grilled salmon or chicken, but this risotto is delicious as a stand alone dish as well. A tip to make this into a vegetarian friendly side is to use vegetable stock in place of the chicken broth.
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Creamy Asparagus Risotto with Dill
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ white onion, diced
- 1 cup arborio rice
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 ½ tbsps chopped fresh dill
- 2 tbsps heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and butter to pan; swirl to coat.
- Add onions; cook 1-2 minutes and add garlic. Stir in rice, and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add wine. Follow with ½ cup of stock at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of stock is absorbed before adding the next. With the last portion of stock stir in the asparagus, dill, and lemon zest.
- When liquid is absorbed, remove from heat, stir in cream and Parmesan. Squeeze a lemon over the top and season with salt.
- Garnish with additional dill and Parmesan, if desired, and serve.
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Wendy Klik
Love risotto, especially with asparagus, but have never added the dill. Can't wait try it.
Kylee
I love risotto, it should be its own food group! Asparagus and dill is a great combo
Terri Steffes
We adore asparagus and would love this risotto. I know my husband would make this in a heartbeat.
Inger @ Art of Natural Living
I love risotto and sooo need to learn to master it! Asparagus just puts it over the top!
Hezzi-D
I love risotto and this creamy version sounds great. Love the addition of the dill.
cathy branciaroli
I just love risotto and never thought about pairing dill with asparagus -- too cool!
Christie
Ooooooh! The dill with the asparagus. I bet that is delicious. I wish I could eat asparagus. I'll have to make this of the hubs.
Emmeline
This looks so yummy - could never say no to a risotto! And I love that asparagus season is finally here!
Danielle Wolter
Oh how delicious risotto is. i love that you used asparagus here, such a great way to use it. so fresh and springy!
Billy
Great recipe! I love that you added dill. One of my favorite herbs! Thanks for sharing.
Jaida ~ Sweet Beginnings
I loooove a good risotto. I also love asparagus. And lemon. And dill. So, basiclally every single thing about this dish. Adding it to the menu plan, stat!
Priya Srinivasan
Oh yumm that looks delish, we love risotto, asparagus and dill sounds like flavorsome combo!!!
Melissa
Spring on a plate, yes please!!!! I adore risotto and Asparagus Risotto has a special place in my heart as we served it at our wedding <3 Looks incredible, maybe I will try to whip it up as a treat for my hubby!
Jenni LeBaron
Yum! Now that asparagus is back in season I am totally going to be using it in delicious dishes like this. Great recipe!
Natalie
Asparagus are gorgeous this time of year. We all love it in my family. I will definitely give this recipe a try. Sounds and looks really delicious. Love the addition of dill. I bet that adds up so much flavor.
Ian
When do you add the wine?
Ashley Lecker
Thank you for catching my typo! The wine is added before the broth. I updated the instructions- thank you again!