Salmon and Asparagus Orzo
- 8 ounces, weight Uncooked Orzo
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 whole Salmon Filets, Approx 3/4 Lb Each
- 1 teaspoon Salt, Divided
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, Divided
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, Divided
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 bunch Asparagus, Cleaned And Cut Into Pieces
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 teaspoons Dried Dill Weed
- 3/4 cups Low Fat Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated
- Cook orzo according to package directions.
- Heat oil over medium high heat in large saute pan.
- Season salmon with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne.
- Place salmon into the heated olive oil.
- Add garlic and asparagus to pan (placing around the salmon).
- Squeeze lemon over asparagus and salmon.
- Cover pan and cook for 5 minutes.
- Then flip over the salmon and stir the asparagus.
- Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, black pepper and cayenne, and 2 teaspoons of dill weed.
- Cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until salmon is just cooked through.
- Remove salmon and asparagus from the pan.
- Break salmon into bite size pieces and cover to keep warm.
- Add milk into the saute pan, bring to a simmer and whisk in flour.
- Once flour is whisked in, stir in Parmesan cheese until it melts.
- Let it simmer until sauce is desired consistency.
- If its too thin, let it simmer a bit longer.
- If its too thick, add a little more milk.
- Remove sauce from heat, stir in the cooked orzo, salmon and asparagus (along with any juices).
- Taste to see if additional seasoning is needed.
- I added a little salt and pepper.
olive oil, salmon filets, salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, lemon, low fat milk, flour, parmesan cheese
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/salmon-and-asparagus-orzo/ (may not work)