Creamy Lemon & Garlic Orzo with Salmon

Serves 1
tiktok.com

Directions

  1. 1Cube the salmon and pat it dry.
  2. 2Cube the salmon and pat it dry.
  3. 3Cube the salmon and pat it dry.
  4. 4Mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, Dijon mustard, and 1/2 lemon juiced in a bowl.
  5. 5Mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, Dijon mustard, and 1/2 lemon juiced in a bowl.
  6. 6Mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, Dijon mustard, and 1/2 lemon juiced in a bowl.
  7. 7Toss the salmon cubes in the marinade until well coated.
  8. 8Toss the salmon cubes in the marinade until well coated.
  9. 9Toss the salmon cubes in the marinade until well coated.
  10. 10Heat a large pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  11. 11Heat a large pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  12. 12Heat a large pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  13. 13Add the salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until a golden crust has formed.
  14. 14Add the salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until a golden crust has formed.
  15. 15Add the salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until a golden crust has formed.
  16. 16During the last 2-3 minutes, baste the salmon with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter by spooning it over the fish.
  17. 17During the last 2-3 minutes, baste the salmon with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter by spooning it over the fish.
  18. 18During the last 2-3 minutes, baste the salmon with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter by spooning it over the fish.
  19. 19Remove the salmon from the pan.
  20. 20Remove the salmon from the pan.
  21. 21Remove the salmon from the pan.
  22. 22Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup of cooking wine and cook off for 2 minutes.
  23. 23Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup of cooking wine and cook off for 2 minutes.
  24. 24Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup of cooking wine and cook off for 2 minutes.
  25. 25Add a splash of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter, then sauté the minced shallots for 2-3 minutes.
  26. 26Add a splash of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter, then sauté the minced shallots for 2-3 minutes.
  27. 27Add a splash of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter, then sauté the minced shallots for 2-3 minutes.
  28. 28Add minced garlic for 1 minute.
  29. 29Add minced garlic for 1 minute.
  30. 30Add minced garlic for 1 minute.
  31. 31Toast the orzo for 1-2 minutes.
  32. 32Toast the orzo for 1-2 minutes.
  33. 33Toast the orzo for 1-2 minutes.
  34. 34Pour in 2 1/4 cups of chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
  35. 35Pour in 2 1/4 cups of chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
  36. 36Pour in 2 1/4 cups of chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
  37. 37Cover with a lid and stir occasionally for about 10 minutes until the orzo is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  38. 38Cover with a lid and stir occasionally for about 10 minutes until the orzo is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  39. 39Cover with a lid and stir occasionally for about 10 minutes until the orzo is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  40. 40Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 cup of mozzarella (if using), and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
  41. 41Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 cup of mozzarella (if using), and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
  42. 42Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 cup of mozzarella (if using), and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
  43. 43Let everything melt together into a creamy sauce.
  44. 44Let everything melt together into a creamy sauce.
  45. 45Let everything melt together into a creamy sauce.
  46. 46Add the remaining lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley, then give it a good stir.
  47. 47Add the remaining lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley, then give it a good stir.
  48. 48Add the remaining lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley, then give it a good stir.
  49. 49Nestle the salmon cubes back on top of the orzo.
  50. 50Nestle the salmon cubes back on top of the orzo.
  51. 51Nestle the salmon cubes back on top of the orzo.
  52. 52Top off with a final flourish of Parmesan and parsley.
  53. 53Top off with a final flourish of Parmesan and parsley.
  54. 54Top off with a final flourish of Parmesan and parsley.

Ingredients

  • 540 g salmon
  • 540 g salmon
  • 540 g salmon
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 lemon lemon juice
  • 0.5 lemon lemon juice
  • 0.5 lemon lemon juice
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup cooking wine
  • 0.25 cup cooking wine
  • 0.25 cup cooking wine
  • 1 large shallot
  • 1 large shallot
  • 1 large shallot
  • 7 garlic cloves
  • 7 garlic cloves
  • 7 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2.25 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2.25 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2.25 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella

Equipment

pantongsknifecutting boardspoonsqueezer
Creamy Lemon & Garlic Orzo with Salmon | Clip Recipe