Salmon With Orzo, Oranges and Olives

Submitted by Hey Jude

"This is a quickie, weekday dinner for two people. Salmon is one of my favorite fishes and I love the different take on it in this one."

 

• Ready In: 28mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-5

ingredients

• 2 (12 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1 cup pitted black olives, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon orange juice
• 1 cup orzo pasta, cooked to package directions
• 1 oranges or 1 tangerine, peeled,seeded and divided into segments
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

directions

1. Heat broiler to high; place rack 6 inches from heat.
2. Season salmon with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste; place salmon on a foil-lined broiler pan; broil until almost done, about 8 minutes and then set aside.
3. Mix olives, basil, oil, honey, juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl; add cooked orzo and toss to coat; transfer to a platter, then break salmon into large chunks and place over orzo with orange segments.
4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired and serve.