Salmon With Lemon Herb Orzo Broccoli Food

SALMON WITH LEMON-HERB ORZO & BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add orzo and cook according to package directions, adding broccoli for the last minute of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add to the pan, skin-side up, and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until the flesh is opaque, 3 to 5 minutes, depending on thickness.
• Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, herbs, lemon zest, lemon juice and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the orzo and broccoli; stir until combined.
• Serve the orzo mixture with the salmon and drizzle with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil.

SALMON WITH HERB AND CITRUS ORZO

Steps:

• 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.