Seared Salmon Fillets with Orzo Pilaf
By joanmarie
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Ingredients
- 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 3/4 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 cup bottled roasted red bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounce chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Details
Adapted from cooking light.com
Preparation
Step 1
1. Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil; swirl. Add orzo; sauté 2 minutes or until toasted. Add stock and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in bell peppers, dill, juice, and olives; keep warm.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl. Sprinkle fish with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Serve with orzo mixture.
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