In this delicious dish from Asterix & Obelix, the orzo is toasted before it's cooked, giving the pasta a nice nutty flavor. From Bon Appetit December, 1999.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Seafood
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; saute 5 minutes. Add wine, beef broth, thyme and 1 bay leaf; boil until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 35 minutes. Strain sauce into small saucepan.
- 2. Preheat oven to 350°F Place orzo on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- 3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in another heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots; saute 4 minutes. Add mushrooms; saute until golden, about 10 minutes. Add orzo, chicken broth and 1 bay leaf; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered until orzo is tender and broth is absorbed, stirring often, about 20 minutes.
- 4. Add cream and tarragon; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and saute just until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
- 6. Bring sauce to simmer. Add butter; whisk just until melted. Season with pepper.
- 7. Spoon orzo onto plates. Top with salmon. Serve with sauce.
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Ssebasole Julius
[email protected]I'm not a fan of mushrooms, but I still enjoyed this dish. The salmon and orzo were so flavorful that I didn't even miss the mushrooms.
Diyana Moloi
[email protected]This dish is a bit pricey, but it's perfect for a special occasion.
Ranoos Ayah
[email protected]I made a few substitutions to this recipe and it turned out great. I used white wine instead of red wine and I added some chopped spinach to the orzo.
Shaikh Arslan
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The finished dish is absolutely delicious.
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[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for when you're short on time.
Suman Kumar
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone wanted the recipe.
Sujat Molla
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables.
Sameer Gull
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of salmon, but this dish changed my mind. It was so delicious!
Lerma Tropia
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it.
TheCookieHacker1021
[email protected]I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Kalid Mohammed
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Amaal Amaal
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!
Notyad Manns
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
MUAZ SHABEER
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The salmon, mushrooms, and orzo all worked together perfectly.
Babar Jan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The salmon was flaky and flavorful, and the mushroom orzo was creamy and delicious.
Enemoh Emmanuel
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the salmon and the orzo. I will definitely be making this again.
Jahangir Hussain
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the mushroom orzo was so flavorful. The red wine sauce was the perfect finishing touch.