Salmon and Orzo Make a Quick Dinner
This creamy sun-dried tomato salmon and orzo recipe is a one-pan dinner that delivers on comfort food. It’s ready in under an hour and is a flavor-packed dinner that’s easy to create.
Salmon Preparation
The recipe starts with salmon fillets, which are sprinkled with kosher salt and black pepper and cooked in a skillet. To check if the salmon is done, you can use a fork to flake the fish. If there’s resistance in the middle, it needs to cook longer.
The salmon is cooked between medium-rare and medium, which means the center might be more pink than opaque. If you prefer your salmon to be cooked all the way through, you can put a lid on the skillet and let the fish steam for a minute or two longer.
Orzo and Sauce
While the salmon rests, you can make the saucy orzo. The sauce is especially delicious thanks to sun-dried tomatoes, which have a deep, concentrated tomato flavor and add a hit of umami to the dish.
The sun-dried tomatoes infuse the orzo cooking water with flavor, making every bite of the rice-shaped pasta delicious. You can also add fresh basil before serving, or substitute it with parsley, cilantro, or mint.
To serve, you can round out the meal with a simple green salad and crusty bread for sopping up the creamy sauce. If you have any white wine left from deglazing the pan, you can pour yourself a glass alongside.
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Recipe Details
The recipe requires 4 skin-on salmon fillets, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 large shallot, 8 oz of orzo, and 3 garlic cloves. You’ll also need 1/2 cup of dry white wine, 2 cups of low-sodium vegetable broth, and 3/4 cup of sun-dried tomatoes.
To make the recipe, season the salmon with salt and pepper, cook it in a skillet, and then set it aside. Next, cook the shallot and orzo in the same skillet, add the wine and broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the orzo is tender.
They then stir in heavy cream and fresh basil, and return the salmon to the skillet. The team tops with more basil and serves.
The result is a creamy and flavorful dish.
It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. With its combination of salmon, orzo, and sun-dried tomatoes, it’s a recipe that’s sure to become a favorite.
