salmon with mushroom orzo and red wine sauce
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In this delicious dish from Asterix & Obelix, the orzo is toasted before it's cooked, giving the pasta a nice nutty flavor. From Bon Appetit December, 1999.
yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For salmon with mushroom orzo and red wine sauce
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7 Tbspolive oil
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1 lgonion, sliced
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2 cdry red wine
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2 ccanned beef broth
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8fresh thyme sprigs
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2bay leaves
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1 lborzo
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6shallots, minced
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1 lbmushrooms, sliced
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5 ccanned low-salt chicken broth
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1/2 cwhipping cream
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2 Tbspchopped fresh tarragon
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6 5-ozskinless boneless salmon fillets
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1/4 cunsalted butter, cut into pieces (1/2 stick)
How To Make salmon with mushroom orzo and red wine sauce
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1Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; saute 5 minutes. Add wine, beef broth, thyme and 1 bay leaf; boil until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 35 minutes. Strain sauce into small saucepan.
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2Preheat oven to 350°F Place orzo on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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3Heat 2 tablespoons oil in another heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots; saute 4 minutes. Add mushrooms; saute until golden, about 10 minutes. Add orzo, chicken broth and 1 bay leaf; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered until orzo is tender and broth is absorbed, stirring often, about 20 minutes.
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4Add cream and tarragon; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
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5Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and saute just until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
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6Bring sauce to simmer. Add butter; whisk just until melted. Season with pepper.
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7Spoon orzo onto plates. Top with salmon. Serve with sauce.
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