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Pesto Orzo with Salmon and Bacon

5 from 5 votes
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Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 1 lb salmon
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Orzo Pasta

  • 3 slices thick-sliced bacon
  • 1 cup dry orzo
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Asiago cheese, grated

Instructions
 

Bake Salmon

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
  • On a baking sheet, season the salmon with garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Top with pats of butter.
  • Bake for 12 - 15 minutes, until cooked through.

Cook Orzo

  • In a pan, fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside.
  • In the reserved bacon fat, add the onion and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add orzo and stir constantly for an additional 30 seconds. Stir in chicken broth, cover with lid and lower heat. Cook for about 20 minutes or until orzo is al dente.
  • Stir in pesto, peas and cream. Cook for 1 - 2 minutes.
  • Gently fold in salmon, until pieces are flaked apart.Next, fold in bacon pieces.
  • Plate and serve warm. Top with grated asiago and parsley.
Keyword bacon, dinner, main dish, orzo, pesto, salmon