Crispy Salmon with Mushroom Orzo and Red Wine Sauce

Name: Crispy Salmon with Mushroom Orzo and Red Wine Sauce
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT2H0M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT2H20M0.000S
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 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-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 (5-ounce) skinless boneless salmon fillets; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

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Level: Intermediate
Total: 2 hr 20 min

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 2 hr

Yield: 6 servings

Level: Intermediate
Total: 2 hr 20 min

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 2 hr

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

7 tablespoons olive oil, divided

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-sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup whipping cream

2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 (5-ounce) skinless boneless salmon fillets

1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and saute for 5 minutes. Add wine, beef broth, thyme and 1bay leaf. Boil until liquid is reduced by 1 cup, about 35 minutes. Strain sauce into a small saucepan.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place orzo on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, for about 20 minutes.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in another heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots. Saute for 4 minutes. Add mushrooms. Saute until golden, about 10 minutes. Add orzo, chicken broth, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered until orzo is tender and broth is absorbed, while stirring often, about 20 minutes. Add cream and tarragon. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 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.
Bring sauce to simmer. Add butter, whisk just until melted. Season with pepper. Spoon orzo onto 6 plates. Place salmon fillets on top of orzo. Serve with sauce.

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.

Recipe courtesy of Christophe Jalbert at Asterisk Restaurant Newport, RI