SALMON WITH ORZO, ORANGES AND OLIVES

Salmon With Orzo, Oranges and Olives image

Provided by Hey Jude

Time 28m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (12 ounce) salmon fillets
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 cup pitted black olives, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 cup orzo pasta, cooked to package directions
1 oranges or 1 tangerine, peeled,seeded and divided into segments
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

Heat broiler to high; place rack 6 inches from heat.
Season salmon with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste; place salmon on a foil-lined broiler pan; broil until almost done, about 8 minutes and then set aside.
Mix olives, basil, oil, honey, juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl; add cooked orzo and toss to coat; transfer to a platter, then break salmon into large chunks and place over orzo with orange segments.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.3, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 87.5, Sodium 989.5, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.3, Protein 39.7