Sicilian-Spiced Grilled Salmon with Charred Broccoli Rabe & Creamy Orzo

Ingredients

• 2 fillets (5 oz each) salmon fillets, skin-on, patted dry
• 8 oz broccoli rabe, trimmed, halved lengthwise
• 3/4 cup dry orzo pasta, whole wheat if possible
• 3/4 cup cannellini beans, cooked or canned, drained and rinsed
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, divided
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 tsp fennel seeds, lightly toasted and crushed
• 1/2 tsp orange zest, finely grated
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, adjust to taste
• 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, unsalted
• 1/2 tsp sea salt, to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast fennel seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant. Crush lightly with the back of a spoon. Mix with orange zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Cook orzo according to package directions in salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.