Looking for What to Serve with Risotto? Below we list all of our favorite dishes that pair perfectly with risotto, including buttery fish, tender chicken, juicy steak, roasted veggies, and more.
Risotto is one of our go to celebratory meals and we are always experimenting with sides to bring out its rich flavors. Below we've rounded up 20 dishes that pair deliciously with risotto so you know exactly what to make for your next risotto celebration.
If you are looking for an easy and light risotto recipe, check out our Lemony Spring Risotto with Peas and Asparagus or our Instant Pot Risotto with Pancetta and Peas.
For a more decadent risotto recipe, try our Truffle Mushroom and Leek Risotto. This restaurant-worthy dish features creamy al dente risotto with sautéed leeks, truffle purée, and a mushroom medley, topped with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
1. Buttery Fish with Crispy Skin
Buttery Fish with Crispy Skin
Buttery Fish with Crispy Skin takes just 15 minutes to make and tastes delicious with risotto. Our easy recipe utilizes a pan-searing method that results in restaurant-quality succulent fish with perfectly crisp skin.
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2. Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro
Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro
Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro is a mouthwatering 30-minute meal for the whole family! It features juicy Italian-seasoned chicken stuffed with mozzarella cooked in tomato sauce. Make this restaurant-worthy dish with your risotto, you won't be disappointed!
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3. Burrata Caprese with Balsamic Glaze
Burrata Caprese with Balsamic Glaze
Burrata Caprese with Balsamic Glaze is a show-stopping appetizer or side. It features creamy burrata, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. Serve it with risotto and enjoy the mouthwatering combination!
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4. Bavette Steak (Flank Steak)
Bavette Steak (Broiled Garlic Flank Steak)
Bavette Steak is a juicy beef cut that broils perfectly medium rare in just a few minutes. All you need to do is stuff the steak with garlic cloves, season, broil, and slice! Serve it with risotto for a complete and decadent meal!
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5. 10-Minute Sautéed Broccolini (Broccoletti)
10-Minute Sautéed Broccolini (Broccoletti)
Sautéed Broccolini (Broccoletti) is a tender, better tasting broccoli that goes well with everything and takes just a few minutes to make. Simply cook the broccolini in olive oil then toss it with red chili flakes, garlic, and lemon juice for extra flavor.
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6. Hamachi Kama (Yellowtail Collar)
Hamachi Kama (Yellowtail Collar)
Broiled Yellowtail Collar, also known as hamachi kama, is a tender fish dish served at Japanese restaurants. It takes 15 minutes to make with only a few ingredients and is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Enjoy these collars with risotto for a flavor packed meal.
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7. Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad
Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad
Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad is a delightfully sweet and hearty salad full of flavor and texture. It features crispy prosciutto, sliced pears, walnuts, shallots, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and peppery arugula tossed in a maple balsamic vinaigrette. Make it in 20 minutes and serve with risotto for a delicious flavor medley.
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8. Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters are a quick and easy way to enjoy veggies with your risotto. They have the perfect blend of sweet and savory ingredients with lots of texture. Top the fritters with fresh basil, Greek yogurt, and roasted corn for extra flavor!
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9. Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
Elotes Style Corn with Furikake will add a delicious umami crunch to your risotto dinner. This recipe is inspired by Mexican street corn and flavored with Japanese ingredients. Enjoy it on the cob, cut into small servings, or cut off the cob and served as a salad beside your risotto.
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10. Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts are covered with olive oil and maple syrup, then roasted and tossed with your choice of rendered bacon or pancetta. The combination is rich, hearty, and nutritious.
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11. Dutch Oven Whole Chicken with Meyer Lemon
Dutch Oven Whole Chicken with Meyer Lemon
Dutch Oven Whole Chicken is a show-stopping centerpiece for a weeknight meal or family gathering. The whole chicken is cooked in one pot and has crispy skin, juicy meat, and a bright herby flavor. Serve it with risotto on the side for a complete and hearty meal.
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12. Oven Roasted Onions
Oven Roasted Onions
Oven Roasted Onions are a healthy, no-fuss vegan side that's flavor-packed and easy to make. Just roast sweet onions in olive oil, salt and pepper, thyme, and rosemary until tender.
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13. Crispy Prosciutto
Crispy Prosciutto
Crispy Prosciutto is light, delicate and adds the perfect crunch to your risotto. It takes just 10 minutes and baking sheet to make this crispy and delicious addition.
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14. Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan is a flavor-packed yet approachable side. Not only is it rich and flavorful, it only takes a few minutes of prep, and cooks in the oven while you prepare the risotto.
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15. Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Goat Cheese
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Goat Cheese
Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Goat Cheese is a sweet and savory appetizer bursting with flavor. Each fig is stuffed with creamy goat cheese, wrapped with prosciutto, and topped with rosemary, honey, and flaky finishing salt. These figs are the perfect appetizer for a special risotto dinner.
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16. Oven Roasted Butternut Squash
Oven Roasted Butternut Squash
Oven Roasted Whole Butternut Squash is a delicious veggie packed with warm fall flavors. Our fool-proof method results in perfectly tender and caramelized butternut squash loaded with flavor. Its sweet flesh balances the savory risotto perfectly.
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17. Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers
Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers
Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers are sweet, spicy, and will add a nice kick to your risotto dinner or whet your palate as a zesty appetizer. They only take 15 minutes to make and are loaded with umami flavor!
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18. Fig Balsamic Glazed Chicken
Fig Balsamic Glazed Chicken
Fig Balsamic Glazed Chicken is an impressive chicken dinner fit for weeknights and gatherings alike. Chicken thighs are baked in a tangy fig balsamic glaze with herbs, resulting in tender, flavorful meat that falls off the bone. This rich chicken dinner pairs perfectly with our Mushroom Truffle Risotto.
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19. Sautéed Buttered Leeks
Sautéed Buttered Leeks
Sautéed Buttered Leeks are a flavorful, tender side featuring sautéed leeks and shallots cooked in butter and olive oil. Make this quick and tasty vegetable side for your next risotto dinner in under 15 minutes!
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20. Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula
Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula
Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula is a healthy, hearty salad recipe that can be enjoyed all year long. It's adorned with fall flavors, including dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and sharp goat cheese. It also only takes 25 minutes to make and can be enjoyed as a risotto side or appetizer.
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What to Serve With Risotto: 20 Tasty Sides
Looking for What to Serve with Risotto? Below we list all of our favorite dishes that pair perfectly with risotto, including buttery fish, tender chicken, juicy steak, roasted veggies, and more.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 fish fillets 6 oz each, black cod, halibut
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
- 2-3 tablespoon neutral cooking oil avocado oil, grapeseed oil, vegetable oil, sunflower oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2 lemon wedges
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Prepare fish - Gently pat both sides of the fish fillets dry with a paper towel. Then, season each side with sea salt or kosher salt and black pepper. Use your fingers to gently pat the seasoning into the fish.2 fish fillets, 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt, black pepper to taste
- Cook the fillets - Heat oil in a large skillet or braiser over medium-high heat. Once the pan gets hot, place the fish skin side down. Be sure the oil is hot before you add the fish. The oil should sizzle when you add the fish. Gently press down on the fish with a spatula or your knuckles for 10-20 seconds to prevent curling. Cook untouched for about 3-4 minutes.2-3 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
- Turn over the fillets - Once the side of the fish shows it is cooked about about two thirds of the way, use a fish spatula to carefully turn the fish over. Lower the heat to medium and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes. The fish will be caramelized around the edges. Add about a tablespoon of butter to the pan and baste the fillets as the butter melts.1 tablespoon butter
- Serve and garnish - Serve the fish fillets immediately and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 2 lemon wedges
Notes
Storage
Store leftovers in an air-tight container or wrap in foil and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To reheat leftovers, heat the oven to 350˚F, remove the fillets from the refrigerator, and allow the fillets to reach room temperature (about 15 minutes). Once at room temperature, place the fillets on a baking sheet and heat for 7-10 minutes. These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Top Tips
- For tender fish, don't overcook the fish! Cook only until just cooked and use a fork to check the doneness. Overcooking the fish can result in very dry, tough fish.
- For easy cleanup, line the baking sheet or baking dish with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Shrimp - You can also cook shrimp with the pan searing method used in this recipe. It's a great low maintenance way to cook shrimp.
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