Olive Oil Poached Salmon and Spicy Orzo Risotto with Kalamata Olives and Feta
Directions
Orzo
In a large sauce pot, toast orzo until fragrant.
Add 5 tbsp Spectrum® Organic Extra Virgin Mediterranean Olive Oil, chili flakes, garlic, and onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
Add 1 quart of the boiling water, stirring frequently.
When water is almost completely absorbed, add more . quart at a time until orzo is cooked to desired doneness, approximately 15-20 minutes.
Add the parmesan cheese and kalamatas. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place into four bowls, garnish with crumbled feta cheese and tarragon. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp of Spectrum® Organic Extra Virgin Mediterranean Olive Oil.
Salmon
Let salmon filets sit out for 15 minutes to come to room temperature.
In a shallow large sauté pan, add the Spectrum® Organic Extra Virgin Mediterranean Olive Oil, thyme, and garlic.
Turn on the flame to low and place the salmon in the oil for about 7 minutes.
Remove the salmon and dress it with the olive soy dressing. Serve with the orzo risotto.
Olive Oil Dressing
In a blender mix the soy sauce, honey, mustard, and blend smooth. Drizzle the oil in slowly until emulsified.
Serve with Salmon
Yield: Serves 4
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Ingredients
Orzo
16 oz orzo
2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese
1 tsp red chili flakes
2 tbsp chopped red onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tarragon leaves
40 Kalamata olives, quartered lengthwise
4 oz high quality feta cheese
¾ cup Spectrum® Organic Extra Virgin Mediterranean Olive Oil
8 quarts boiling water
Salt and black pepper to taste
Salmon
4 ea. Wild Salmon (5 oz. each)
1 bunch thyme
3 pc garlic
Salt
40 oz Spectrum® Organic Extra Virgin Mediterranean Olive Oil 4 oz. Olive- soy dressing (below)
Olive Oil Soy Dressing
1 cup Spectrum® Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Unrefined