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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon & Orzo
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Servings
4
Ingredients
4
6-oz. skin-on salmon fillets
Salt
Pepper
3
tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil
divided
1
large shallot
thinly sliced
8
oz.
orzo
about 1 1/4 cups
3
cloves
garlic
finely chopped
1/2
cup
dry white wine
such as Sauvignon Blanc
2
cups
vegetable broth
1 1/2
cups
water
3/4
cup
thinly sliced drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/2
teaspoon
dried Italian seasoning
1/3
cup
heavy cream
2
tablespoons
chopped fresh basil
plus more for serving
Instructions
Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet until flaky, then set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the shallot, garlic, and orzo until golden. Add wine and cook until evaporated.
Stir in broth, water, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until orzo is tender.
Remove from heat and stir in cream and basil. Return salmon to skillet and garnish with more basil before serving.