Tuscan Salmon with Rosemary Orzo
A Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring pan-seared salmon served over fragrant rosemary orzo, topped with a vibrant mixture of tomatoes, olives, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- •6 ounces orzo
- •2 teaspoon olive oil
- •1½ cups chopped onion
- •1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- •4 fillets salmon fillets
- •¼ cup fresh basil
- •¼ teaspoon salt
- •⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- •2 cloves garlic
- •1 pint grape tomatoes
- •¼ cup kalamata olives
- •2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cook orzo as directed on package until al dente. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook 1/2 cup onion and rosemary until onion softens, 9 minutes. Combine with orzo in a bowl. Season salmon with 1 tablespoon basil, salt and pepper. Heat same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon until golden, 5 minutes per side, flesh side down first; set aside. add garlic and remaining 1 cup onion to skillet; cook until soft, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and olives; cook until tomatoes break up, 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; stir in parsley and remaining 1/4 cup basil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve fish over orzo; top with tomato mixture.
30 min
