Lemon Pepper Salmon Orzo

• 분량: 2 servings
• 활동 시간: 10 minutes
• 총 시간: 35 minutes

재료

2 salmon fillets

175 g orzo

400 ml chicken stock

2 tbsp butter

1 lemon (juice, zest from half)

2 tsp honey

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp brown sugar

2 tsp ground black pepper

80 ml double cream

2 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic granules

1 tsp oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

방향

Cube the salmon and place it in a bowl. Add half of the black pepper and half of the paprika, juice of half of the lemon, honey, brown sugar and soy sauce. Mix gently to coat and set aside while you prepare the orzo. This allows the salmon to absorb flavour and helps it caramelise during cooking.

Place a large pan over medium heat and add the butter. Stir continuously for 3 to 4 minutes until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Keep the heat controlled to prevent burning.

Stir in the remaining paprika, garlic granules, oregano and remaining black pepper. Toast the spices briefly in the butter to release their flavour. Add the orzo and stir to coat it in the spiced butter. Pour in the double cream and chicken stock. Stir well, then cover with a lid and simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes to prevent sticking. The orzo should become tender and creamy. If needed, add a small splash of water and continue cooking until perfectly soft.

While the orzo cooks, place the marinated salmon cubes into an air fryer at 200C for about 10-12 minutes. Alternatively, bake in the oven for around 15 minutes. For extra caramelisation, finish under the grill for 1 minute. Remove the lid from the orzo and stir well.

Add fresh lemon zest, an extra squeeze of lemon juice if needed, chopped parsley and a final pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Top the creamy lemon pepper salmon orzo with the caramelised salmon cubes and a sprinkle of extra parsley.