Salmon With Orzo Spinach Recipes

SALMON WITH ORZO & SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook the orzo pasta first; then drain and rinse it.
• Get out two skillets and put two teaspoons of olive oil in the one you'll use to cook the salmon and one tablespoon of olive oil in the one you'll use to cook the orzo and spinach.
• (Optional) Put a sprig of rosemary in the skillet you plan to use for the salmon.
• Put the salmon filets on top of the rosemary and cook on high heat for about a minute to sear the salmon.
• Add some salt and pepper to the salmon.
• Reduce the heat to medium and cover the salmon.
• Cook for about three minutes and turn the salmon, making sure that the rosemary stays with the salmon.
• Turn the other skillet on to low heat and add the minced garlic.
• Cook the garlic on medium heat for about two minutes.
• Add a little salt and the drained and rinsed orzo to the garlic, stirring to coat the orzo with olive oil.
• Put the spinach in the skillet with the garlic and orzo and and stir the mixture until the spinach is thoroughly cooked.
• Turn off the heat to that skillet.
• When the salmon is completely cooked, transfer the orzo spinach mixture to plates or bowls and add the cooked salmon on top.
• Remove the rosemary just before eating.

GRILLED SALMON WITH ORZO, FETA, AND RED WINE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 1. Prepare an outdoor grill for medium- high cooking over direct heat.
• 2. Meanwhile, make the orzo salad: Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook, stirring often, for about 8 minutes, or until just tender. Drain the orzo in a sieve and set aside.
• 3. In a medium bowl, whisk the vinegar, shallots, and garlic together. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 4. In a large bowl, toss the warm orzo, spinach, tomatoes, pine nuts, and basil with the vinaigrette. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside at room temperature.
• 5. To cook the salmon: Coat the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Oil the cooking grate. Place the salmon on the grill with the top right corner of each fillet facing the 2-o'clock position and cook for 4 minutes, without moving the salmon. (This will help give the salmon a good sear of nice grill marks and help it release from the grate.) Using a thin metal spatula, starting at the corner of each fillet nearest you, flip the fillets over. Grill for about 2 minutes, or until the fish is opaque with a slightly rosy center when flaked in the thickest part with the tip of a small knife. Remove from the grill.
• 6. Mound the salad in the center of a large serving platter or four dinner plates. Sprinkle with the feta cheese. Top with the salmon, sprinkle with the chives, and serve.

15-MINUTE SALMON & CREAMY ORZO WITH SPINACH & MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Stir broth, cream, garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper together in a large skillet. Add mushrooms and orzo, cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in spinach, reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer, cover and cook until the orzo is tender and the sauce has reduced and thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, brush oil on both sides of salmon pieces. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve the salmon with the orzo.

BAKED SALMON WITH CREAMY ORZO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine bacon, onion, and 1/4 cup celery in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high; cook, stirring, until bacon is beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add orzo; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and broth; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until orzo is tender and liquid has nearly evaporated, 8 minutes.
• Stir together coriander, zest, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Season fish with spice mixture and nestle into orzo in skillet; cover and transfer to oven. Bake until fish is just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes; transfer fish to a plate. Let orzo cool 5 minutes, then stir in radicchio with remaining 1/2 cup celery just until wilted. Return fish to skillet and serve, with lemon wedges.

ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL TERIYAKI SALMON WITH SPINACH ORZO

Steps:

• ~Salmon~.
• Dip salmon in soy sauce, then the oil and place the salmon on hot grill silver side up.
• Grill salmon evenly until done, approximately 6-7 minutes.
• Ladle 2 oz teriyaki glaze over each salmon fillet while still on the grill.
• ~*Orzo*~.
• Precook 8 ounces dry orzo. In a hot sauté pan, add olive oil and garlic, red bell peppers and hot precooked orzo. Sauté for approximately one minute. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and stir.
• Remove pan from heat and add spinach. Toss for approximately three seconds until spinach is incorporated but is not wilted.
• Place spinach and orzo on plate, then add salmon and additional teriyaki glaze if desired.