salmon with mushroom orzo and red wine sauce

4 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Dec 21, 2015

In this delicious dish from Asterix & Obelix, the orzo is toasted before it's cooked, giving the pasta a nice nutty flavor. From Bon Appetit December, 1999.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 7 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 2 cups canned beef broth
  • 8 - fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 - bay leaves
  • 1 pound orzo
  • 6 - shallots, minced
  • 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 6 5-oz - skinless boneless salmon fillets
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces (1/2 stick)

How To Make salmon with mushroom orzo and red wine sauce

  • Step 1
    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; saute 5 minutes. Add wine, beef broth, thyme and 1 bay leaf; boil until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 35 minutes. Strain sauce into small saucepan.
  • Step 2
    Preheat oven to 350°F Place orzo on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in another heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots; saute 4 minutes. Add mushrooms; saute until golden, about 10 minutes. Add orzo, chicken broth and 1 bay leaf; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered until orzo is tender and broth is absorbed, stirring often, about 20 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add cream and tarragon; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 5
    Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and saute just until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Step 6
    Bring sauce to simmer. Add butter; whisk just until melted. Season with pepper.
  • Step 7
    Spoon orzo onto plates. Top with salmon. Serve with sauce.

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Ingredient: Seafood
Culture: Greek
Category: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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