Salmon, Creamy Zucchini & Tomato Orzotto
with Toasted Panko & Lemony Arugula Salad
- Wheat
- Milk
- Tree Nuts
- Fish
What’s orzotto? Glad you asked! You’ll cook rice-shaped orzo pasta like risotto by adding liquid to a pan and stirring over heat. Stir savory roasted zucchini and grape tomatoes into that creamy, comforting orzotto, shower with buttery toasted panko breadcrumbs and serve with a crisp arugula and almond salad and squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a bright finish.
Ingredients
1 unit
Zucchini
1 unit
Lemon
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
8 ounce
Orzo Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
½ ounce
Vidalia Onion Paste
4 ounce
Cream Sauce Base
(Contains: Milk)
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
2 ounce
Arugula
½ ounce
Sliced Almonds
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
4 ounce
Grape Tomatoes
10 ounce
Salmon
(Contains: Fish)
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
Cooking Oil
Olive Oil
Sugar
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Trim and quarter zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick pieces. Zest and quarter lemon.
• Toss zucchini and tomatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, half the garlic powder (you’ll use the rest later), a pinch of salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until tender and lightly browned, 12-14 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a large pan over medium heat. Add panko and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 2-4 minutes. • Turn off heat; transfer to a small bowl and stir in a pinch of salt, pepper, and as much lemon zest as you like. Wipe out pan.
• Heat a drizzle of olive oil in pan used for panko over medium heat. Add orzo and cook, stirring, until orzo is toasted and golden, 1-2 minutes. • Stir in Vidalia onion paste, remaining garlic powder, and 2 cups water (4 cups for 4 servings). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until orzo is al dente, 8-10 minutes. • Stir in cream sauce base and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has reduced and orzotto is creamy, 2-3 minutes. • Remove from heat; stir in half the roasted zucchini and tomatoes and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4). Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. TIP: Orzotto should be the consistency of risotto! If it seems too thick, stir in a splash of water.
• In a large bowl, whisk together 1 TBSP olive oil, ½ tsp sugar, juice from one lemon wedge, a pinch of salt, and pepper (for 4 servings, use 2 TBSP olive oil, 1 tsp sugar, and juice from two wedges). • Add arugula and almonds; toss to coat.
• Divide orzotto between shallow bowls; divide salad between separate bowls. Top orzotto with remaining roasted zucchini and tomatoes and panko. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Fish is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the creamy orzotto, but some found it bland; consider adding stock concentrate or extra seasoning for more depth 🍲.
- Ease of prep: The orzotto was praised as a delicious and different way to serve salmon, creating a fantastic blend of flavors and textures.
- Suggestions: Double the zucchini for more veggies, and try adding scallops as an alternative to salmon for variety.
- Leftovers: The orzotto keeps well, making tasty leftovers for lunch the next day.
- Toppings: The lemony breadcrumbs were a hit, adding a delightful crunch and zesty flavor to the dish.
Reviews from our home cooks
Fantastic blend of flavors and textures. The orzotto wasn't too rich or creamy and it was perfect with the salmon. Very nice!
The orzotto was amazing. I added Salmon to the meal and it was perfect. Would also be great with scallops
Only complaint is that it could have used double the amount of zucchini. It really needs at least 2 zucchini. I will also say that the salmon was way better quality than I get from my grocery store and so was really really delicious. Thanks!
I'm glad we added the salmon, otherwise my son said it was a bit bland. I loved it though and had enough for lunch the next day (without the salmon). I really loved the lemony breadcrumbs.
Something different for a salmon entree. Really enjoyed the orzo.
Could have used more zucchini or maybe another veggie but was good! Salmon wasn't deboned though 🙁
The orzo is very very bland. Overall we liked this dish but some stock concentrates or some additional seasoning is needed to make this meal have some taste.
It's a little bland so suggest modification for more flavor in the orzo. Potential to be very good
One of the BEST hello fresh meals we've ever had. WOW. 10/10!!!
