Creamy Salmon Orzo

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10 minutes

PREP TIME

30 minutes

TOTAL TIME

4

SERVINGS

Mains, Pasta

Bright, zesty, creamy, and flavourful! You’ll love all this and more in this salmon orzo recipe!

Ingredients

2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 large shallots, diced
1 large carrot, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp chili flakes
¼ cup capers
½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
2 cups orzo
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
½ cup half and half cream (10%)
1 can (213g) Gold Seal Pink Salmon (Traditional)
1 cup Parmesan, grated
½ cup basil, to garnish
Salt and pepper, to taste

Suggested Product

Wild Pink Salmon

Wild Pink Salmon

Traditional

Directions

Heat 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until translucent. Add carrot, celery, garlic, chili flakes, capers, and sundried tomatoes and cook until softened, 5-7 minutes. Remove all vegetables from skillet.
Melt 1 tbsp butter in the same skillet. Add the orzo and cook until golden brown stirring frequently, 2-3 minutes.
Add broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn heat down to a simmer and frequently stir. Cook for 10 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and orzo is al dente.
Stir in cream and lemon juice. Continue stirring for 3-5 minutes.
Turn off the heat. Stir in sauteed vegetables, half of the cheese, and salmon. Garnish with lemon zest, remaining cheese, black pepper and basil.

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