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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon & Orzo

Course Main Course
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
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.