Salmon With Herb and Citrus Orzo
Ready In: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
ORZO
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1 red onion, diced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 8 ounces orzo pasta, uncooked
- 1 (14 1/2ounce) can chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest, finely grated
- 1⁄2 cup sliced almonds
- salt and pepper
SALMON
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 (5 ounce) salmon fillets, boneless and skinless
- salt and pepper
- lemon wedge
Directions
- Heat 1/4 C olive oil over medium high heat. Add red onion and mushrooms; saute 4 minutes. Transfer onion and mushrooms to a small bowl; set aside.
- Add orzo and chicken broth to skillet; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cook, covered, until orzo is tender and broth is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 12-15 minutes.
- Add red onions, mushrooms, dill, lemon zest, and almonds. Season with salt and pepper.
- While the orzo is cooking, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and saute just until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and keep warm.
- To Serve: Spoon orzo onto plates; top with salmon. Garnish with a dill sprig and a lemon wedge.
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