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.

Keobusitse Moiloa
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This recipe is a keeper! The salmon is cooked perfectly and the sauce is divine. I served it over orzo and it was a perfect meal.


SmD SuJoN
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love serving it over orzo or mashed potatoes.


Mariya Mohameth
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the salmon is always cooked perfectly. I love serving it over orzo or rice.


Tamiko Boyd
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I was pleasantly surprised at how easy this dish was to make. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Alvi Hawlader
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This recipe is a keeper! The salmon is cooked perfectly and the sauce is divine. I served it over orzo and it was a perfect meal.


Sampda Aryal
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love serving it over orzo or mashed potatoes.


Godwin Chukwuebuka Nwaoma
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the salmon is always cooked perfectly. I love serving it over orzo or rice.


Baki Abubakar
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I was pleasantly surprised at how easy this dish was to make. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


SADIQ MUHAMMED CHADI
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This recipe is a keeper! The salmon is cooked perfectly and the sauce is divine. I served it over orzo and it was a perfect meal.


Josh Houston
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love serving it over orzo or mashed potatoes.


DEREK Jones
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The salmon is cooked perfectly and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sandesh Baral
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Tarek Sunmoon
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of the salmon, mushrooms, and red wine sauce. I will definitely be making this again!


Ann Vong
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over orzo and it was a delicious meal.


Max Carrion
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The sauce is amazing! I used it on chicken instead of salmon and it was still delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rima Ten
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The salmon is cooked to perfection and the sauce is divine. I served it over orzo and it was a perfect meal.


Rowsoin I
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The salmon was flaky and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. The orzo was a great addition, and it helped to soak up all of the delicious sauce. I will definitely be making this


Aayat ansari
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This salmon with mushroom orzo and red wine sauce is an absolute delight! The flavors are rich and complex, and the salmon is cooked perfectly. I especially love the combination of the mushrooms and the red wine sauce. This dish is definitely a keepe