Salmon With Orzo & Goat Cheese

Recipe Directions

1. For best results, take the fish out of the refrigerator 5 minutes before starting to cook. If you skip this step, you may need to cook the salmon longer than this recipe card indicates. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees fahrenheit.
2. Fill a 4-6 quart saucepot 2/3 full with water. Put the pot on the stove over high heat. Add 2 tbsp of salt to the water. (The water should taste salty). Move on to step #3 right away, do not wait for the water to boil.
3. Place the tomatoes (a) on a cutting board and slice in half lengthwise. Line a baking tray with foil or parchment. Place the tomato halves on the tray with the round side of the tomato on the bottom. Season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place the tray of tomatoes in your preheated 425 degree oven and bake for 6 minutes.
4. When the cook time is up, remove the tray from the oven. Add the asparagus, snap peas, carrots (b) to the baking tray beside the tomatoes. Drizzle 1 tsp of oil (per serving) over the vegetables. Season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir gently with a wooden spoon to mix the oil with the vegetables. Return the tray to the oven and bake for 6 minutes.
5. As soon as you put the tray back in the oven, add the orzo (c) to the pot of boiling water. Cook for 8 minutes. When the vegetables are done, remove from the oven and set aside. When the orzo has finished cooking, taste to make sure it is cooked to your preferred consistency. Use a strainer to drain the water from the orzo, then add the orzo back into the empty pot you cooked it in.
6. Add the cooked vegetables to the pot with the orzo. Pour the goat cheese, pistachio & sorrel sauce (d) on top. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Gently stir with a wooden spoon to incorporate the ingredients together. Taste and add more salt and pepper if you wish. Keep the pot on the stove off the heat while you cook the fish.
7. Cut open the package of salmon (e) and place on a plate. Season on both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat a skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. When the pan has warmed up, add 1 tbsp of oil or enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Place the salmon in the pan with the nice- looking / presentation side down and sear for 3 and 1/2 minutes. Then use a spatula to flip the fish over. Sear the other side for 1 minute. When you turn the fish over, put the pot of pasta over medium heat to warm it up for 1-2 minutes.
8. Spoon the orzo and vegetables in the middle of your serving plates. Serve the salmon on top.