Greek Salmon And Orzo Recipe 55

GREEK SALMON AND ORZO RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• 1. Heat broiler to high, Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook 9 minutes. Drain. 2. Meanwhile, place salmon skin side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Season with 1/4 tsp. each of salt and pepper and the coriander. Broil salmon 4 inches from heat for 8 minutes. 3. while salmon and pasta cook, whisk lemon juice, sugar, mustard and remaining 1/4 salt and pepper. While whisking, add oil in a thin stream. 4. Remove salmon from foil, leaving skin stuck to foil. Brake apart with a fork and place in a medium serving bowl. Add orzo dressing, cheese, red onion and dill. Gently toss to combine. Serve warm.

GRILLED SALMON WITH GREEK ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Season both sides of salmon generously with salt and pepper.
• Blend dill and olive oil together and brush over salmon. Let stand at room temp for 20 minutes to an hour.
• Make the Orzo Salad:.
• In a strainer set over a medium bowl, toss the cucumber, onion and tomatoes with 1 tsp of kosher salt and let drain for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the orzo until just done, about 9 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
• Toss the cooked orzo with the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh dill and black pepper. Fold in the cucumber mix and the black olives. Set aside while you cook the salmon.
• Grill the Salmon:.
• Pre-heat grill (or broiler) until very hot. Place salmon on grill and cook 2-3 minutes per side, depending on thickness of fillets (for a 3/4" thick piece, this will yield perfectly cooked salmon, medium rare.).
• Mound the orzo evenly in the center of four plates. Top with the salmon and garnish with fresh lemon zest and chopped dill.