Poached Salmon And Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Poached Salmon And Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz orzo pasta; 2/3 lb asparagus, woody ends snapped off, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 None skin-on salmon fillets, about 2/3 lb each; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 lb cherry tomatoes on the vine; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest; 3 oz arugula; 6 None spring onions, finely sliced; 1 oz fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

8 oz orzo pasta
2/3 lb asparagus, woody ends snapped off, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 None skin-on salmon fillets, about 2/3 lb each
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lb cherry tomatoes on the vine
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
3 oz arugula
6 None spring onions, finely sliced
1 oz fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

1
Cook orzo according to package directions, adding asparagus stems 2 mins before end of cooking time and tips 1 min before end of cooking time. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2
Meanwhile, for the salmon, heat 1 inch water in a large frying pan over medium heat. Place salmon, skin-side down, in pan. Simmer, cover and reduce heat. Cook 6-10 mins, or until cooked as desired.
3
For the tomatoes and sauce, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a small frying pan and add tomatoes. Cook over high heat, tossing frequently, until skins burst. Remove tomatoes and deglaze pan with lemon juice. Mix in lemon zest and remaining oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4
To serve, place orzo mixture in a large, shallow serving dish. Stir in arugula, spring onion and sauce. Remove skin from salmon and discard. Break up and spoon onto orzo, along with tomatoes and parsley.

471

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz orzo pasta, 2/3 lb asparagus, woody ends snapped off, cut into 1 inch pieces, 2 None skin-on salmon fillets, about 2/3 lb each, 2 tbsp olive oil, and more.

Yes, Poached Salmon And Orzo Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Poached Salmon And Orzo Salad

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