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Pan Seared Salmon Orzo

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb. cleaned skinless salmon
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic onion and paprika powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 Tbsp. finely minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 cups orzo
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups chopped spinach

Instructions
 

  • Start by cleaning the fish then pat dry cut into equal parts. salt and pepper to taste. Combine the garlic, onion and paprika massage the rub into the fish.
  • In a 12 inch saute pan in the 2 Tbsp. of oil over medium high heat sear the fish on both sides until beginning to brown about 5 minutes per side. Remove cover with alumni foil set aside while making the orzo.
  • In the same pan add the 2 Tbsp. of butter. Add the garlic and saute until soft and translucent. Then add the sundried tomatoes, cook until the tomatoes are soft and fragrant. Deglaze the pan with the wine , waiting until evaporated before adding the chicken stock, cream and water. Add in the orzo lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the orzo is fork tender but firm. About 7 minutes. Then add the grated parmesan and chopped spinach and cook 5 minutes longer.