Salmon With Orzo Pilaf and Veggies

This meal is in regular rotation at our house. It's not exactly a freezer meal, though the ingredients come straight out of my freezer, or pantry. We always have a bag of Kirkland Signature Boneless/Skinless Salmon Fillets in our freezer. These bags retail for about $28, and contain 7 individually wrapped fillets (around $4/Fillet, a pretty good price for Salmon). I usually have a variety of frozen veggies on hand, too.  I also keep several types of pasta in my pantry, including orzo. Again, I stock up when both these items are on sale and use them as needed. 

The picture above is salmon, cooked according to the bag directions, with a bit of olive oil and Penzy's Shallot Pepper Seasoning. I've made it with salt & pepper, seafood seasoning, and other seasoning mixes, as well. The recipe for the orzo is listed below. 

 Orzo Pilaf with Veggies

Ingredients

• 1 TBL Butter
• 2+ Cloves Garlic
• 1 Tsp Montreal Steak Seasoning
• 2 Cup Water (Or Chicken Stock)
• 8 oz Orzo (1/2 box)
• 1/4 C Italian Cheese/ Parmesan/ Goat Cheese
• 1 Bag frozen veggies (see pic for my favorite!)

Directions

1. Melt butter in pan on medium heat. 
2. Saute garlic, until fragrant
3. Add orzo. Cook until it begins to brown, approximately 3 min. 
4. Add water (stock), frozen veggies, and seasoning,
5. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
6. Add cheese, stir and remove from heat. Serve.