salmon with mushroom orzo and red wine sauce
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.
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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
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Step 1Heat 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.
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Step 2Preheat oven to 350°F Place orzo on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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Step 3Heat 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.
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Step 4Add cream and tarragon; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 5Heat 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.
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Step 6Bring sauce to simmer. Add butter; whisk just until melted. Season with pepper.
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Step 7Spoon orzo onto plates. Top with salmon. Serve with sauce.
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