The Olive Bin

Grilled Salmon on Lemon Basil Orzo

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, but still firm, stirring occasionally (14—16 mins). Drain and set aside to cool. In a large sauté pan, heat 1/2 T olive oil, add garlic and cook lightly for 3 minutes. Add the vegetables and cook or 3 mins more. Combine vegetable mixture with pasta and blend well. Add salt and pepper as necessary. Meanwhile, brush the salmon with the 2 T lemon oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the salmon on the grill, skin side down, and grill until golden brown and slightly charred, about 3 minutes. Serve over the orzo vegetable mixture.
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Ingredients

1- 9 oz pkg  gluten-free lemon basil orzo

2 1/2 T of The  Olive Bin's Lemon Olive Oil, separated

1/2 bunch fresh asparagus, quartered

1/2 bunch fresh scallions, sliced

1 C English peas (fresh or frozen)

1 T fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 T garlic, chopped

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

1- 6 oz Salmon Filet

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, but still firm, stirring occasionally (14—16 mins). Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. In a large sauté pan, heat 1/2 T olive oil, add garlic and cook lightly for 3 minutes. Add the vegetables and cook or 3 mins more.
  3. Combine vegetable mixture with pasta and blend well. Add salt and pepper as necessary.
  4. Meanwhile, brush the salmon with the 2 T lemon oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Place the salmon on the grill, skin side down, and grill until golden brown and slightly charred, about 3 minutes. Serve over the orzo vegetable mixture.

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