Pan Seared Salmon with Cucumber Sauce and Orzo Pesto
A fantastic pan-seared salmon with cucumber dill sauce and chilled orzo salad with homemade pesto sauce, caramelized vegetables, mozzarella balls, pine nuts, and peas. It's a wonderful summer dinner idea if you are tired of all your quarantine recipes and feeling a bit of the summertime blues.
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PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE AND DILL WITH ORZO PESTO SALAD
Serves 4
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INGREDIENTS:
4 -6 oz salmon filets (169grams each) skin on if possible
salt and pepper
2 tbsp (30g) coconut oil
For the Cucumber Sauce
¾ cups (180ml) plain, whole Greek yogurt
½ tsp (2.5ml) lemon zest
1 tsp (5ml) lemon juice
1 garlic cloves, minced
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp (15ml) fresh dill, minced
1/3 cup (80ml) grated cucumber
Garnish:
2 tbsp (30ml) grated radish
4 sprigs of fresh dill
For pesto:
2 cups (475ml) basil
1 garlic clove
3 tbsp (45ml) pine nuts
½ tsp (2.5ml) salt
½ cup (120ml) olive oil
¼ cup (22g) parmesan cheese
For Orzo Salad:
1 lb (450g) of dried orzo
1 cup (150g) frozen peas
2 cups (300g) diced shallots
2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
2 cups (300g) diced zucchini
8 oz (230g) Mozzarella pearls in water
⅓ cup (80ml) pine nuts
METHOD:
FOR THE ORZO SALAD:
In a large non-stick skillet heat the olive oil. Then add the shallots on high heat and cook until translucent. Add the zucchini and allow it to sit in the pan until browned and caramelized as well, stirring occasionally. Season both with salt and pepper. Allow to cool and then set aside.
Boil the orzo according to package directions, cook until al dente. In the last minutes of the orzo’s cooking time, add the peas to the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then drain both through a colander and set aside.
FOR THE PESTO:
In the bowl of a food processor add the basil, garlic, pine nuts and salt. Pulse until minced, scraping down the bowl in between processing.
Slowly add the olive oil, scraping down the bowl to ensure the oil and the basil mixture is incorporated. Continue to add the oil and pulse until a pesto forms.
Remove the bowl from the machine, and remove the blade from the bowl. Stir in the cheese. Transfer the pesto to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Transfer the pasta and peas to a large mixing bowl, toss with the full amount of pesto until well coated. Stir in the shallots and zucchini, mozzarella balls and pine nuts.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
FOR THE CUCUMBER SAUCE:
To prepare the cucumber sauce combine the yogurt, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt, pepper and dill in a medium-sized bowl. Stir to combine. Then grate the cucumber with a box grater, and fold it into the yogurt mixture. Cover and refrigerate the sauce until ready to serve.
FOR THE FISH:
Preheat oven to 350F.
Season the flesh side of each salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tbsp of coconut oil in two 12” non-stick, skillets.
Once the pan is hot and the oil is shimmering. Place 2 fillets, flesh-side down, in each skillet. Sear the fish until the bottom ¼ inch of the filet turns opaque. At this point gently flip each fish and place both skillets in the oven.
To fit both skillets in the oven at the same time, place one skillet in the back of the oven with the handle going to the right and the other skillet in the front of the oven, with the handle going to the left.
Bake the salmon until the internal temperature registers 145F-150F, about 5-7 minutes. Then remove the skillets.
Place each fillet on a plate. Dollop the cucumber sauce over the middle portion of the fish, allowing it to spill over the sides. Grate 1 tsp of fresh radish on top of the tzatziki, along with a sprig of fresh dill. Serve with the Orzo pesto salad.
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Besides your recipes which are always delicious, the one thing that makes me coming back to your channel is your incredible kind, genuine and charming personality. I’m sure everybody wants to have you as their best friend. Lucky are those who are.
@michelez715
2 жыл бұрын
Quite agree. Beth is a natural born charmer, so happy and enthusiastic and genuine, and with the added bonus of inspiring her viewers to have a go, too. You're a true life enhancer, Beth.
This looks so incredible and impressive. I never thought of grating radishes, but will start doing it. Thanks again!
This recipe definitely SCREAMS SUMMER!! ☀️☀️ Can't wait to make this recipe it looks so delicious ❤️
Summer pasta please! Mango cake looks awesome! 👍❤️😊
Beth, I could listen to you for hours. You have such a cute and uplifting way of talking.
What a perfect light summer meal! Everything looks great!
I bought all the ingredients yesterday and I am making this salmon and orzo salad right now! Thank you!
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoyed it Erik! :)
Never thought to grate radishes like that! It does really make the end result pop with it's beautiful color at the end.
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
It really does! Such a simple thing that looks so beautiful on the plate!
@ilonascheel8581
3 жыл бұрын
I know, right! So pretty!
Love this Beth! You never disappoint. I love everything you do. That salmon was gorgeous.
Wow, this looks delicious! I'll definitely try it out! And as always, you make it so much easier with the in depth recipes! ❤❤❤
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)
I’ve tried some of your recipes and oh boy did it really change my life 😁 your food is an absolute 10/10
Looks delicious. I love the radish finish!
Another beautiful meal! I love all the textures and colors.
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Yes it's such a pretty dish, and SO delicious too! :) Hope you enjoy!
Beth I was going to look for a cake recipe for Father’s Day and got stuck watching this because I was doing salmon for dinner this week omg awesome ! Just love you
Such a great youtuber: 2 recipes in one video with no help! Amazing!
This recipe is definite must make. Thanx!
Hi Beth. I cooked this salmon for the second time today and what can I say? It turned out perfect the first time and turned out perfect again today. I made it with just white rice and a simple, crunchy salad (and your Tzatziki 🙂) and it is such a delight. The perfect summer recipe. Thank you for another great and easy to replicate recipe that will be a new member of our weekly repertoire 🙂 Merci!
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Aww YAY! I'm so glad you've enjoyed it! It's a great easy one for summer :). I have another easy one posting on Sat. A quick and easy summer pasta! Hope you will enjoy! :)
Doesn’t matter what u make Beth, ur smile and peppy personality always warms my heart!!! Thank u🌺👏🌺
Made this tonight and it was a huge hit!!!
Thank you for this delicious recipe ! made it and boy was it good!!!👍
Thank you for this healthy recipe that is also something a little different!
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Oh course! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! It's so fresh and delicious!! :)
This is a must try. So yummy and perfect for summer. Thank you! 🙏🏼💕
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!!
Beth! I love how you’re shooting and editing your videos. I loved your old ones too, but this is a nice way to mix it up. It’s nice to see your cooking and food from a more personal point of view. It makes me feel like I can really cook, hope that makes sense! Thank you for still putting up content during this time!
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks Danielle :). I'm so glad you are enjoying the new videos! I totally get what you mean :). And I feel like it's easier to teach this way because I think of things as I'm in the moment to tell you all and I think that in a way makes the videos more useful? Thanks for sticking with me while I figure it out! Ha! :)
Dear Beth, I made your Orzo Salad yesterday and it was so good. Thank you so much for this great recipe! I grilled zucchini, red bell peppers and shallots for the salad and it was really delicious. Next time I try the salmon and the cucumber sauce, but I couldn‘t get nice fish yesterday. So I made chicken thighs with the salad and everybody liked it. Thanks, thanks, thanks!
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
YAY! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! And easy right?! That's the best part ha! :)
This sounds delicious. I will definitely cook all of the recipes! Thank you.
@EntertainingWithBeth
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Hope you enjoy!
Radishes and cucumbers are my favorite vegetables to use for making a quick salad with sour cream and fresh dill! I cooked this salmon recipe last week and really enjoyed my favorite vegetables in the sauce ❤️❤️❤️
Looks amazing ! 👍😊👍❤️🌻
I am in love with this new format, and I already loved your other videos! You are a truly wonderful, talented, lovely woman, so enjoyable and fun to watch. Loved all the recipes you shared for this dish. Cannot wait to give it a try, thanks again for another great video x
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you! I'm so glad you are enjoying them lol! It's such a funny feeling, getting outside my comfort zone like this, but weirdly I think this format helps me to explain the recipe better because I think of things as I'm doing it, as opposed to the other way when I'm calling it up from memory :) Ha! This is such a yummy dinner I hope you enjoy it! :)
that sauce looks so good and it's so easy! I definitely want to try it
Loved it!❤
Thank you for including the side recipes for a full meal. Some days I just can't figure out what to put with.
So Fancy ! Yours way better than Four Season hotel Salmon dish
I’m so making this orzo salad next week. Looks delicious 🤤
This pan seared salmon with cucumber sauce and pesto risotto is super fancy !!!!!!
I can't wait to try this!!! I agree with Doodah Girl. The freshly grated radish is a "grate" idea! P.S. I served your summer cucumber cups (sans salmon) last night at my summer soltice dinner party. They were a hit!
You’re right about that dishes thing. I been using a stainless steel thermal travel mug for every beverage so I’m not tempted to use a new glass. And try not to reach for a new dish for every meal just wash the same thing. Early in the lockdown i had dishes piling up. now i find myself keeping disposable plates, cups and cutlery around
I just found Beth. I'm an excellent home cook with a bit of formal training, I'm a teacher and I actually really like her.
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Ha! Well thank you :) WELCOME to the community Kitty!
Just love listening to you....you make great recipes.
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoy it Frances! Thanks for tuning in! :)
Amazing!!
Looks soooooo yummy yummy 😍😍😍
The cucumber sauce was a delicious touch for the salmon I baked today!!! Thank you for giving us the chance to learn new ways to make our food.
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
YAY! I'm so glad it was a hit :) Yes that cucumber sauce is great with smoked salmon too! On toast :)
Hi i just found you and you are such a delight to watch and recipes are so simple and short and delicious ! I’m the same way when I cook, prep and multitask and clean as I go. I can veganize some of these 😉
what a beautiful, yummy looking plate! That salad is one I'm going to try to make. Nice job on filming and editing the video yourself, Beth...you're a PRO!! 👏👏
Thanks for you tecipes
LOOOVEE your energy Beth so captivating! and the salmon looks amazing def trying it! thanks a lot!!
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Awww thank you 🙏 so glad you enjoyed it! The salmon is so easy and delicious a must try for sure!! ❤️🙌
Wow I'm definitely making this today..that salad looks delish😋
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
It's so good! And easy too! I hope you enjoy it! :)
@luv2cook5
4 жыл бұрын
@@EntertainingWithBeth i made it wow beth it was good...i took the orzo salad to work for lunch as well. ..so good beth thank you!
just made it for lunch so delish thx
Great! God bless you!
Thank you.
The radishes kick it up a notch! Fantastic picture perfect ❤
Really good job with the filming. You’re doing great and the recipe looks yummy!
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks! Still trying to deal with the lighting issues but I think I know what I'm doing wrong, next weeks should get better! But I promise the recipes are great LOL! Thanks for sticking with me and for the words of encouragement!! Truly means a lot :)
I get you 100% im getting tired of quarantine :( Miss summer stuff
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Isn’t it hard?! Trying to focus on the bright side and embrace the things we can enjoy!
Don't get me wrong, I love your previous videos, but without the big crew and such I think your current videos really give it a true "homemade" touch :) Very refreshing! I loved it :D Keep up the good work (and I will certainly be making your pesto sauce! Believe it or not, I had no idea you could use other nuts to make it! Thank goodness! We always have bags of almonds, we love to munch on them, but never pine!)
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you :). Yes it's certainly got that "homemade touch" LOL! But I'm glad you guys are enjoying them lol! :). Thx so much for the encouragement!!
I looove salmon 😍 this looks so delicious, Beth 🤤❤️
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
And so easy too! That's the best part! Hope you enjoy!!
Thank you for the tip in cooking salmon. Will try that recipe soon!
Can’t wait to make this! Looks amazing
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
And so easy too! Hope you enjoy it!!
Your videos just keep getting better and better since you started a few weeks ago! Well done!!
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Ha! Aww thanks Jack! I'm trying! LOL! Still trying to get that exposure down, but I think I know what I'm doing wrong for next week!
Thank you thank you so very much. Absolutely love your channel. Since my mom passed I've missed her cooking until I found your channel. I love everything you make.
@EntertainingWithBeth
3 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you Diane I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm honored that you have found some recipes you can connect with and enjoy! Food brings so many people together from around the world, I'm glad it's just brought us together too :) WELCOME To the community! It's a friendly little corner of the internet :)
Grated radish... lovely idea Beth!♥️
YUM! That looks delicious. I'm especially excited to try the orzo salad. You're doing great with these videos, Beth. Keep it up! :)
Yum! I love salmon with that type of sauce. Can’t wait to make it.
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoy it! :)
Thanks for the amazing recipe 😍❤️
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)
@hadiaahmad8081
4 жыл бұрын
@@EntertainingWithBeth i can't wait for your next post. Stay safe and keep healthy
Wow that looks delicious!!
Long videos are amazing. Everything looks delicious.
You are so awesome Beth. And you have gotten good at recording and editing yourself. Good job. Thanks for always having the patience to explain everything so well I feel confident to cook this for myself and try before doing it for company. Thanks for sharing.
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks Mildred! I'm trying LOL! It gets easier with every upload :) A few audio snafus I'm still trying to figure out! I'm so glad you find the explanations helpful! It's been such fun to shoot this way because I find I have more time to really dive into the "whys" behind a recipe :). So glad to hear it's been a help!
This menu looks so fabulous!!! Fresh and summery I will make it this! PS you're doing great without your crew although, I'm! sure you miss them
Thanks Beth! Just what I needed, I overcooked a piece of Salmon just last night! Can't wait to try again. I look forward to your videos every week!
That looks so yummy! And congrats on the video, you're totally doing it!
That orzo salad would be wonderful to take to a pot luck (when we can have them again, lol!) Thanks for a very versatile recipe idea, Beth!
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Yes exactly! It's a great one for a potluck (once we can have them again! LOL!)
Love your new videos! Keep it going Beth!!
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you! So glad you do! Ha! Still working out the kinks but that's for sticking with me while I do! :)
I defininetly make this next weekend! Thank you, I love your recipes!!!
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoy them! And next weekend I'll post the perfect dessert to this dinner :) A coconut Pound Cake with Ice Cream and Syrupy Mangoes so summery and delicious!! :)
It is all summery, and I be it tastes amazingly good! As others have said, I too like that orzo salad - probably good enough to eat on its own? And I guessed wrong about the reddish garnish, thinking it to be pomegranates - the salmon looks bejeweled! Thanks Beth, I've just added salmon to my weekly list for next week!
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Ha! Yes it does look like pomegranate ha! I hope you enjoy it! And yes the orzo salad is awesome on its own too!!
The quarantine is hitting me hard a lot these days since I’m forced to keep on delaying moving to my dream apartment 😭 But I’m trying to stay positive and cooking with you is definitely helping 😇😊
have some salmon in the freezer and some leftover pesto so I can't wait to try this recipe! Also, I completely relate to missing typical "summer" activities - was really looking forward to berry picking! Love your positivity in this video though! :)
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks Jennifer :) Yes we must remain positive and focus on the things we CAN enjoy! Berry picking sounds so nice! :)
I love your channel and your the best
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you :). I'm so glad you enjoy them! :)
@phoenix_7123
4 жыл бұрын
Yay thanks
Oh Beth! this is a super delicious recipe!! Thank you very much!! I really love it! Wonderful video my dear!! And the quarantine, eventually, is going to be over. You are at home with you best very friend that is YOURSELF! and of course your family! At this time is good to think about important things in life. I wish you a very good week.
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
It's so true Carina! It's really been great for focusing on what's most important! It's like the world needed a re-set of some sort :)
Great job! Love your new style!! I see no losses, only gains!!
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Aww you are too kind! Thanks so much for the support. Still trying to master the camera settings but I think next week will be even better! Learning with each upload! Ha!
You do make me laugh Beth! 😂I love salmon and this is such an easy meal to make, thank you ❤️🙏
LOVE THIS! You wouldn’t happen to have a falafel recipe? I’d love to see your take on a Mediterranean/Middle Eastern meal. Lemon potatoes?
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Oh not yet! But love that idea! I'll have to experiment with that :). Although I do have this yummy Quinoa Cake recipe you might enjoy! :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6qd0rOOkq6WiLg.html
Definitely for sure we will do a recipe together 💕😘😂this is amazing
Yum. Very summery :-) nice filming and good sound. We are filmmakers and understand your need to have it be perfect but KZread is not for perfection so much is being real and I think you’ve mastered it ❤️
Thanks for this Beth!! It looks so delicious AND it looks so easy to make!!! I cannot wait to try this!!! :)
This looks fantabulous, Beth! Esp the orzo salad! And I have some salmon sitting in the fridge so perfect timing :)
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing!! I hope you enjoy it!!
That's some nice salmon, Beth, and you look so nice with a ponytail.
USE Grapeseed oil, it has a better smoke point
Wow, I am so impressed with this dish. I nvr thought abt placing pesto with a rice, but the end result looks Amazing! Also as a side note, do you think you can one day make a video of all your kitchen utensils? There are so many things I have seen in your channel that I just love. In this video, I loved your wood handle and silicone tip spatula. If you don't mind sharing, what is the brand name? Or where did you purchase it. It looks so Original and Authentic! ☺️. Thanks!
that's funny! i really wish i had the right place for herb and spice bottles - i have so many of them, i have them on a lazy susan above my stovetop and can barely reach them!! so i keep cumin, paprika and cayenne grinder at the side of my stove. that is where my fresh-dried garlic, bay leaf and rosemary are too. ;-)
This a great recipe. I need ideas and this is a good one. You're doing so well with the camera Beth.
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
LOL! Ya think? I have been learning a lot with each upload that's for sure! I think I know what I'm doing wrong with the exposure settings ha! That's the one thing I'm still trying to figure out! But I truly appreciate the words of encouragement ha!! :)
I love your channel
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙏 so glad you enjoy it!!
@AM-nl3pj
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!
@AM-nl3pj
4 жыл бұрын
We watch your video and been trying it out. Love that they are soo easy to follow and yet soo delicious. People joke that I am addicted to your channel. Hats off to you ❤️❤️❤️
You seem to very free and natural nowadays with your videos than before. It's like as if "no hard and fast rules to follow anymore " ... It's lovely this way. C19 has brought many beautiful and positive changes in the lifestyles of many
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Oh it really has gotten all of us out of our comfort zones in so many new and interesting ways! I think we don’t know the things we can do until we are tested to try :)
Hi Beth! This looks amazing! I look the fresh, Summery flavours. I have an apple cucumber to use up.😀 Would that work in place of the English cucumber? Thank you!
@Sandra-bx6yy
Жыл бұрын
Sorry, should read "love" not look.😅
Lovely video, Beth. What other vegetables can I use with salmon?
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Oh sure you could also do roasted asparagus, or a tomato salad would be lovely too!
This looks not only mouth watering, but easy to do as well. Can't get dill, Beth, would fennel fronds do, or are they quite a different taste?
@EntertainingWithBeth
2 жыл бұрын
Oh sure you could use the fennel fronds not a problem! :) That would be great too! :)
You have to try Sous vide with the salmon! It keeps the salmon juicy and tender.
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Ohh I've always wanted to try sous vide! But it looks so intimidating?! LOL! Is it easier than it looks? :)
@MsLansones
4 жыл бұрын
Entertaining With Beth It takes it to a whole new level. My sister felt the same way, now she Sous vide every chance she gets. You must try someday. 🙂
Oh damn this looks soo good Beth! I would love this dish, but unfortunately i hate salmon :D . Do you perhaps have maybe something vegan coming up in the summer? XOXO!
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Oh yes I'm sure I'll have one soon! In the meantime, here's a really delicious summery Vegan recipe you might enjoy! :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6qd0rOOkq6WiLg.html
@shacheb
4 жыл бұрын
I plan on making this meal this week and I eat vegetarian/vegan. You can eliminate the mozzarella and parm from the pesto and salad. Instead of the salmon, I plan on using Tempe or tofu. The sauce can be made with vegan yogurt.
Hiiii Beth! I ran out of apples :( the good news is that I have peaches to make peach cobbler apple another time! This looks delicous! Awesome (as always)
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Ha! Perfect the peach cobbler is so good!! Hope you enjoy!!
@summerwondergirl1202
4 жыл бұрын
Entertaining With Beth I will it’s funny my mom though peach instead of apple I was surprised
Hi Beth. Question- you didn’t squeeze out cucumber for sauce. Does it get watery in the sauce?
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
No it doesn't because we aren't using that much :). And it's grated so a lot of the moisture comes out with the grating too :). Hope you enjoy!!
It's hard to get radish here, Beth. Can you recommend some alternatives to radish?
@EntertainingWithBeth
4 жыл бұрын
Oh sure you could grate some more cucumber or a carrot or perhaps a red pepper too :)
@devroz123
4 жыл бұрын
@@EntertainingWithBeth thank you! ^^
Hey, Beth. Have you ever had a home tour on your channel? I love everything that you post!...MARY MCASKILE
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