Salmon Scallopini With Almond Orzo

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup orzo pasta
• 4 teaspoons butter
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 7 ounces salmon
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon capers

Recipe

• 1 cook 1/2 cup orzo according to package directions.
• 2 drain reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
• 3 melt 1 teaspoon butter in nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• 4 brown 2 tablespoons almonds.
• 5 set aside.
• 6 season salmon with salt and pepper to taste.
• 7 saute on both sides until done.
• 8 divide orzo and salmon between two plates.
• 9 add reserved liquid to skillet with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon capers.
• 10 bring to a boil.
• 11 stir in 3 teaspoons butter and almonds.
• 12 spoon over plates.