Poached Salmon in Orzo Broth (Cooking for 2)

Name: Poached Salmon in Orzo Broth (Cooking for 2)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton); 14 grams dried shiitake mushrooms; 3 Tbsps thinly sliced fresh basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 mediums green onions, sliced diagonally; 3 Tbsps uncooked orzo (rosamarina) pasta; 2 servings Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired; 59 milliliters sliced drained roasted red bell peppers; 227 grams salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 2 pieces; 237 milliliters thinly sliced spinach leaves; 237 milliliters hot water

Poached Salmon in Orzo Broth (Cooking for 2) might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 2. One serving contains 409 calories, 39g of protein, and 16g of fat. This recipe covers 38% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of chicken broth, shiitake mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the water you could follow this main course with the Watermelon-Peach Slushies as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.

Instructions

In medium bowl, pour hot water over mushrooms.

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Let stand about 20 minutes or until soft.

Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid. Rinse with warm water; drain. Squeeze excess moisture from mushrooms.

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Remove and discard stems; cut caps into 1/2-inch strips.

Strain mushroom liquid through fine wire mesh sieve or coffee filter into 4-quart Dutch oven. Stir in broth and garlic.

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Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo; reduce heat.

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Add salmon. Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Carefully remove salmon with slotted spatula; keep warm.

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Stir mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, basil and onions into broth mixture. Cook about 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted and orzo is tender.

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Place a piece of salmon in each individual bowl; spoon vegetable-orzo broth over top.

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Sprinkle with cheese.

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Servings:

473milliliters

chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)14grams

dried shiitake mushrooms 3Tbsps

thinly sliced fresh basil leaves 2cloves

garlic, finely chopped 2mediums

green onions, sliced diagonally 3Tbsps

uncooked orzo (rosamarina) pasta 2servings

Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired 59milliliters

sliced drained roasted red bell peppers 227grams

salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 2 pieces 237milliliters

thinly sliced spinach leaves 237milliliters

hot water

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc are my top picks for Salmon. To decide on white or red, you should consider your seasoning and sauces. Chardonnay is a great friend to buttery, creamy dishes, while sauvignon blanc can complement herb or citrus-centric dishes. A light-bodied, low-tannin red such as the pinot noir goes great with broiled or grilled salmon. The Lapis Luna Chardonnay with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 13 dollars per bottle.