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Poached Salmon in Orzo Broth (Cooking for 2)
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Poached Salmon in Orzo Broth (Cooking for 2)

Welcome a new way to enjoy salmon--simmered and served in a delicious broth. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:1 hr
makes:2 servings

1cup hot water
6dried shiitake mushrooms (1/2 oz)
2cups Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2cloves garlic, finely chopped
3tablespoons uncooked rosamarina or orzo pasta
1salmon fillet (1/2 lb), skinned, cut into 2 pieces
1/4cup sliced drained roasted red bell peppers
1cup thinly sliced spinach leaves
3tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
2medium green onions, sliced diagonally
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired
1.In medium bowl, pour hot water over mushrooms. Let stand about 20 minutes or until soft. Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid. Rinse with warm water; drain. Squeeze excess moisture from mushrooms. Remove and discard stems; cut caps into 1/2-inch strips.
2.Strain mushroom liquid through fine wire mesh sieve or coffee filter into 4-quart Dutch oven. Stir in broth and garlic. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo; reduce heat. Add salmon. Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Carefully remove salmon with slotted spatula; keep warm.
3.Stir mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, basil and onions into broth mixture. Cook about 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted and orzo is tender.
4.Place a piece of salmon in each individual bowl; spoon vegetable-orzo broth over top. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 260 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 75mg; Sodium 640mg; Total Carbohydrate 20g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 4g); Protein 31g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 60%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 8%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 MyPyramid Servings: 4 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 3/4 c Vegetables 
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 
 
 
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