My GoTo 30 Minute Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo - Seafood Portal

Ingredients

• 4 Salmon Fillets, skin-on (approx. 6 oz or 170g each)
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, plus more for finishing
• 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoons High Heat Oil (Grapeseed, Canola, or Avocado)
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (for basting)
• 2-3 sprigs Fresh Thyme or Rosemary
• 1 cup Orzo Pasta (Risoni)
• 3 cups Low-Sodium Chicken or Vegetable Stock
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (for orzo base)
• 1 small Shallot, finely minced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest (zest of 1 large lemon)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Salt and Pepper, to taste