Mediterranean Salmon Risoni Recipe

Salmon Mediterranean Pasta

• Serves: 4 people
• Prep Time: 5-10minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes

Macronutrient Information (per serve):

• 585kcal (2448KJ)
• 34.6g Protein
• 51.6g Carbs
• 24.5g Fat (5.4g of which saturates)

Ingredients:

• 4 Salmon Fillets
• 1 red onion diced
• 2-3 cloves of garlic crushed
• ½ to 1 full red chilli diced
• 1 zucchini sliced
• 1 red capsicum diced
• ½ to 1 medium-sized egg plant, chopped
• 1 can of chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons of tomato puree
• Drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar
• ½ tsp of paprika
• ½ tsp of dried herbs
• 2 lemon slices
• 750-1L veg stock
• 200g Risoni (Orzo)
• Extra virgin olive oil for cooking/baking

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Whilst the oven is preheating, prep the veg and divide into necessary quantities.
2. When ready, place two salmon fillets onto parchment paper. Sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika, dried herbs and ½ of the crushed garlic onto the fillets. For extra zest add those slices of lemon on top of each fillet, drizzle in olive oil and place in oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
3. While the salmon is cooking, lets get your pasta on the go!
4. Heat large saucepan over medium-high heat. Place olive oil, garlic, and red onion in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes (until red onion starts to become translucent – be careful not to burn your garlic and onion.
5. Then add your cut up zucchini, egg plant into the pan and allow to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
6. When ready, last add in your diced capsicums and red chilli and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
7. Now, it is time to get saucy! Add in your can of chopped tomatoes, tomato puree and sprinkling of balsamic vinegar (as much or as little as you desire). Mix the veg evenly throughout before slowly adding 500ml of veg stock. Keep at medium-high heat until your sauce starts to bubble.
8. Once bubbling, bring to a simmer (medium-low heat) and add in your orzo pasta and mix evenly. Your orzo pasta will take around 12-15 minutes to cook through.
9. Continue to stir your dish every so often, making sure to not allow the pasta to stick to the bottom of the pan. You may need to add additional veg stock (up to an additional 500ml) slowly to keep this from happening. Once cooked through take off the heat and place to the side.
10. Assemble your dish with evenly dividing the pasta between two plates, then place a salmon fillet onto each plate.
11. Sprinkle with pepper and enjoy!