Asparagus and Orzo Pasta With Broiled Salmon

Submitted by PSU_Lioness

"This is from an internet food blog about healthy, delicious meals that can be prepared in under 15 minutes. I am posting for safe keeping. It serves one person."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• water
• 1⁄4 lb asparagus, cut into 3 inch pieces
• 1⁄2 cup orzo pasta
• 5 ounces salmon fillets
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1⁄2 ounce feta, crumbled
• 1⁄4 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried dill)
• 1⁄2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon olive oil
• pepper, to taste

directions

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Bring a small pot of water (with a lid) to a boil (about 5 minutes).
3. Add asparagus and orzo to the pot.
4. After 3 minutes, remove only the asparagus and continue cooking orzo according to package instructions (usually about 6 minutes).
5. While orzo cooks, season 5 oz. salmon filet with salt and pepper and broil for 5 minutes, or until opaque throughout.
6. Meanwhile, whisk together feta, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, and pepper to taste.
7. Flake the fish and toss together all ingredients.