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Grilled Salmon with Tomato Orzo

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the salmon:
  • 4 salmon fillets about 5–6 oz each
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges (for serving)
For the tomato orzo:
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1½ cups dry orzo pasta
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup canned crushed tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Optional: ¼ cup parmesan cheese fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high and brush the salmon fillets with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. In a large pan over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute), then stir in the orzo and toast for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the cherry tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, water, oregano, salt, and pepper, then bring to a simmer.
  4. Cook the orzo uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the orzo is tender.
  5. While the orzo cooks, grill the salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes, or until just cooked through.
  6. Remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest a minute or two.
  7. Stir parmesan (if using) into the orzo and spoon it onto plates, then top with grilled salmon and garnish with lemon wedges and herbs.