Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Lots of leftovers and an out-of-town trip gave us a nice reprieve from cooking (and dishes). This dish was perfect for a busy day - very easy! And the best part was that everyone enjoyed it. Greysen liked the salmon "nuggets" and got some good veggies with the leek and pepper.
Salmon Orzo Pilaf
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium leek (white part only), rinsed well and chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (our red was rotten, so I used green - but red is better)
3/4 lb salmon fillet, skinned and cut into bite-size chunks
1.5 c orzo
3 c vegetable broth
1/2 c half and half
Salt and pepper to taste (I also added lemon-garlic seasoning)
Heat olive oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add leek and pepper. Cook, stirring, until pepper just begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add salmon and cook, turning, until the fish cubes turn opaque on the outside, 2 to 3 minutes. Add orzo and cook, stirring, for 1 minute to coat with oil. Pour in broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until the pasta is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the half and half. Season to taste. Simmer until hot, about 1 minute, and serve at once.
*Original recipe from Man in a Pan - but I've altered it a bit (was chicken broth and heavy cream)
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