Salmon with Herb and Cirtus Orzo

Name: Salmon with Herb and Cirtus Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 small red onion, chopped; 1/4 cup Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 8 ounces uncooked orzo pasta; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1/4 cup snipped fresh dill; 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; Salt and pepper to taste; SALMON:; 3 tablespoons Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 4 salmon fillets (5 ounces each); Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small red onion, chopped
1/4 cup Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
8 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/4 cup snipped fresh dill
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Salt and pepper to taste
SALMON:
3 tablespoons Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 salmon fillets (5 ounces each)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

For orzo, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in oil for 4 minutes. Remove to a small bowl; set aside.
Add orzo and broth to the skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until orzo is tender and broth absorbed, stirring occasionally. Stir in the dill, peel, almonds and reserved mushroom mixture; heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, for salmon, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Cook salmon for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm. Spoon orzo onto plates; top with salmon.

Originally published as Salmon with Herb and Citrus Orzo in Taste of Home Cooking School Brand Name Cookbook Spring 2009