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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Keobusitse Moiloa
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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