Romano's Macaroni Grill Teriyaki Salmon With Spinach Orzo

Submitted by ReluctantCook

"A teriyaki-kissed salmon with rice-sized pasta. Had this the first time in NC and always think of my dad when we have it. I found the recipe at WBIR-10 but some of the ingredients seemed off, so I adjusted them a bit."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (2 lbs total)
• 1 ounce canola oil
• 1 ounce soy sauce
• 8 ounces teriyaki sauce (Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste & Glaze with Honey & Pineapple)
• 8 ounces orzo pasta, precooked
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, combined with garlic
• 1⁄2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese
• 8 ounces spinach, julienned

directions

1. ~Salmon~.
2. Dip salmon in soy sauce, then the oil and place the salmon on hot grill silver side up.
3. Grill salmon evenly until done, approximately 6-7 minutes.
4. Ladle 2 oz teriyaki glaze over each salmon fillet while still on the grill.
5. ~*Orzo*~.
6. Precook 8 ounces dry orzo. In a hot sauté pan, add olive oil and garlic, red bell peppers and hot precooked orzo. Sauté for approximately one minute. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and stir.
7. Remove pan from heat and add spinach. Toss for approximately three seconds until spinach is incorporated but is not wilted.
8. Place spinach and orzo on plate, then add salmon and additional teriyaki glaze if desired.

Reviews

[galponetta]

Made the spinach orzo, and loved it. I'm a big fan of the original dish. I cooked my salmon by a different method than this recipe, but the pasta and fish went together well. I think the pasta makes a great side dish for just about anything.

 

[BetterLate]

My favorite dish at Macaroni. I added 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper to orzo and got the "bite" I remember from the restaurant. Thanks.

 

[Princess Pea]

This was delish! A great way for fish loving me to please my non-fish loving husband at the same time. I followed this recipe using shrimp & salmon for me, and chicken for him. The spinach orzo complemented the meal nicely. This is a keeper for sure!