ASPARAGUS AND ORZO PASTA

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Number Of Ingredients 9

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1/4 lb asparagus (cut into 3-inch pieces)
1/2 c. orzo
5 oz. salmon
salt
pepper
1/2 oz crumbled feta
1/4 tbsp chopped dill
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp olive olive

Steps:

Preheat the broiler and bring a small pot of water (with a lid) to a boil (about 5 minutes). Add ¼ lb. asparagus (cut into 3-inch pieces) and ½ cup orzo to the pot. After 3 minutes, remove only the asparagus and continue cooking orzo according to package instructions (usually about 6 minutes). While orzo cooks, season 5 oz. salmon filet with salt and pepper and broil for 5 minutes, or until opaque throughout. Meanwhile, whisk together ½ oz. crumbled feta, ¼ tbsp. chopped dill, ½ tbsp. lemon juice, ½ tsp. olive oil, and pepper to taste. Flake the fish and toss together all ingredients.