Creamy Lemon Orzo with Smoked Salmon and Asparagus

Creamy Lemon Orzo with Smoked Salmon

and Asparagus

 

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Serves 6

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Total time:40 minutes

 

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

8 oz mascarpone cheese

1/4 cup milk

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

16 oz orzo, cooked according to package instructions and kept warm (reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water)

8 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

 

Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to boil.

 

Add asparagus and cook 3 to 5 minutes until asparagus is crisp-tender when pierced with a fork. Immediately plunge asparagus into ice water to cool quickly. Drain asparagus and set aside.

 

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil until shimmery.

 

Add garlic and sauté 1 to 2 minutes until a very light golden brown.

 

Add mascarpone and milk. Cook 3 to 5 minutes until sauce is smooth and thickened.

 

Add lemon juice, zest, parsley, pasta, salmon, and asparagus to sauce.

 

Thin sauce with reserved pasta water as needed and cook over medium heat an additional 3 to 5 minutes until heated through and pasta is evenly coated in sauce.

 

Season skillet with salt and pepper to taste. Serve orzo hot and enjoy!

Posted 29 minutes ago by Creative Elegance Catering

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