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Creamed Corn Orzo with Salmon Recipe

Creamed Corn Orzo with Salmon Recipe
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Indulge in a delightful dish of Creamed Corn Orzo with Salmon, a creamy and flavorful combination that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe brings together tender salmon fillets with orzo pasta, sweet corn, and a rich cream sauce for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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For Salmon:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 skinless salmon fillets (skin removed)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)

For Orzo:

  • 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 3 sprigs of thyme (more for serving)
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 3 ears corn
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • chili flakes for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Seasoning: Get your prep done before you start cooking. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning. Grate the Parmesan, finely chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
  2. Cleaning: Shuck the corn, removing the husks and silks. Cut each cob in half to get 2 equal parts. Hold a halved ear of corn upright on your cutting board, steadying the tapered end against the board. Use a large sharp knife to shave the corn kernels from the cob, working in long strips down towards the bottom. Repeat the process with the remaining ears of corn.
  3. Searing: Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-high in a large nonstick pan or skillet. Add salmon fillets and sear, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. Sautéing: Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and onion. Cook until soft and fragrant for about 2 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper, and thyme leaves. Add orzo and corn kernels, toast for 1 minute.
  5. Simmering: Pour in broth and bring to a boil. To maintain a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered while stirring frequently to keep the orzo from sticking, until almost al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  6. Cooking: Stir in Parmesan. Next, add cream and lemon juice, simmer for 2 minutes. Return salmon to the skillet and simmer everything for 2-3 more minutes or until the salmon is heated through.
  7. Serving: Top with thyme, black pepper, and chili flakes. Enjoy!

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