Description
Creamed Corn Orzo with Salmon is a delightful culinary creation that harmonizes creamy textures and savory flavors. This dish features tender orzo pasta enveloped in a rich creamed corn sauce, paired with perfectly seared salmon fillets. Ideal for cozy dinners or special occasions, it’s not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 skinless salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (basil or parsley), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the orzo: Boil salted water and cook the orzo until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and corn: In a skillet, melt butter or oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute. Add corn and cook until tender, about three minutes.
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream, stir, and let simmer. Add Parmesan cheese while mixing until melted.
- Combine: Stir cooked orzo into the skillet with the sauce, seasoning with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Cook salmon: Season salmon fillets and cook in another pan over medium-high heat for about six minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve: Plate the creamed corn orzo and top with salmon fillets. Garnish with extra herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg