SALMON WITH MUSHROOM ORZO AND RED WINE SAUCE

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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

7 Tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
2 c dry red wine
2 c canned beef broth
8 fresh thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
1 lb orzo
6 shallots, minced
1 lb mushrooms, sliced
5 c canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 c whipping cream
2 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
6 5-oz skinless boneless salmon fillets
1/4 c unsalted butter, cut into pieces (1/2 stick)

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.

Ssebasole Julius
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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
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This dish is a bit pricey, but it's perfect for a special occasion.


Ranoos Ayah
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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
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The finished dish is absolutely delicious.


Tiktok Id
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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
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone wanted the recipe.


Sujat Molla
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables.


Sameer Gull
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I'm not a big fan of salmon, but this dish changed my mind. It was so delicious!


Lerma Tropia
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it.


TheCookieHacker1021
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I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Kalid Mohammed
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Amaal Amaal
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


Notyad Manns
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


MUAZ SHABEER
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The salmon, mushrooms, and orzo all worked together perfectly.


Babar Jan
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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
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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
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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.