Description
A delicious and elegant dish featuring creamy orzo paired with perfectly seared salmon, flavored with lemon and garlic.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 of a Lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 3 Salmon portions
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (for sautéing)
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 Chicken bouillon cube
- 1 cup Orzo
- 2.5 cups Water
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 stick Butter
- 1/4 cup Water (additional for adjusting sauce)
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Gouda, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan/Pecorino Romano, shredded
- Salt, Black pepper, and White pepper to taste
- 1/2 of a Lemon juice (again for added zesty flavor)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well to create a marinade.
- Pour the marinade over your salmon portions and season with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add a bit of olive oil.
- Place the marinated salmon in the pan and cook until it’s about 80% cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add 2 tbsp olive oil for sautéing. Sauté minced garlic and chopped fresh rosemary for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the orzo to the pan, stir to coat it, and then add the chicken bouillon cube and pour in the water.
- Stir to dissolve the bouillon and bring to a simmer. Cover the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the orzo absorbs most of the liquid and is al dente.
- Stir in the heavy cream, butter, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley. Add extra water for desired consistency.
- Stir in the shredded Gouda and Parmesan. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the cooked salmon back on top of the orzo and squeeze half a lemon over it.
- Cover and let cook on medium heat for another 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately and garnish with additional parsley and lemon slices if desired.
Notes
For extra depth, try using smoked salmon instead of fresh. Always taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg