Orzo cooks in broth to absorb lots of flavor in this Mediterranean-inspired dinner. Bake salmon fillets right on top of the orzo for an easy one-pan meal.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, plus 2 tbsp oil from jar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
- 3 tbsp harissa red pepper sauce
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (about 4 oz each)
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (16 oz) box orzo
- 3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chopped dill, plus more to garnish
- ¼ cup crumbled feta, plus more to garnish
Steps
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. To a 9x13” baking dish, add sun-dried tomato oil, butter, lemon juice, crushed red pepper and harissa. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk together until combined.
- Place salmon on plate near the baking dish. Brush some mixture from dish all over salmon to fully coat. Set aside.
- To baking dish with remaining mixture, add sun-dried tomatoes, capers, garlic, orzo and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Mix to combine. Cover tightly with foil and bake 20 minutes.
- Remove baking dish from oven and stir in heavy cream, dill and feta. Place salmon fillets on top of orzo. Roast, uncovered, until salmon is flaky and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. In the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking, switch the oven to broil on high. Keep a close eye on salmon to achieve a nice char, rotating baking dish if necessary. Garnish with more dill and feta.
This recipe is
- Nut-free
- Egg-free
Tags
- Family Friendly
- Guiding Stars
- One Pot Meal