Broccoli Cheddar Salmon Orzo 

Servings: 4
Time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1 tbsp olive oil 
1 tbsp unsalted butter
4 salmon filets
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 brown onion (finely chopped)
4 garlic cloves minced
1 cup orzo 
1 tbsp italian seasoning
¼ tsp cayenne pepper 
½ cup white wine - can sub for chicken broth if making for kiddos
1 head of broccoli cut into florets & roughly chopped 
3 cups chicken broth
½ cup half-and-half
1 cup shredded cheddar
½ cup grated parmesan 

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Chop and prep onion and broccoli before you start. Pat the salmon filets dry. Season both sides with pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and ½ tsp salt. 
  2. Heat oil and butter over medium high heat in a large skillet or pan. Add salmon filets and cook 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet onto a clean plate. 
  3. Add garlic and onion, saute for 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in orzo, cayenne pepper, italian seasoning and the remaining salt. Cook for 1 minute. Deglaze with white wine, simmer for 2 minutes while stirring and scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the skillet. 
  4. Add broccoli and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered while stirring occasionally to keep the orzo from sticking, until almost al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. 
  5. Add half-and-half, shredded cheddar and grated parmesan to the orzo. Stir until completely incorporated. Return salmon to the skillet and simmer over low for 3 or more minutes or until the salmon is heated through. 
  6. Top with freshly ground pepper and chili flakes (optional). 

TIDBITS:

  • I got nothing to add on this one - I would eat it every day if I could honestly.
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