Orzo Pasta Salad with Grilled Sardines
A fresh and fragrant Italian dish featuring orzo pasta salad and grilled sardines with gremolata.
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- •Orzo pasta
- •SaltPinch
- •Extra-virgin olive oilSplash
- •1 Bay leaf
- •Parmesan cheese
- •Black pepperTwist of fresh
- •1 LemonZest and juice
- •Pine nutsToasted
- •RocketNot finely chopped
- •BasilFresh, chopped
- •SardinesFresh
- •RosemaryPeeled shards
- •ParsleyFreshly chopped
- •1 OrangeJuice
- 1
Cook orzo pasta in boiling water with a pinch of salt, a splash of extra-virgin olive oil, and a bay leaf until al dente.
8 min
- 2
Drain orzo and drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
1 min
- 3
Prepare the vinaigrette with Parmesan, black pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil.
2 min
- 4
Toast pine nuts and add to the vinaigrette.
1 min
- 5
Mix orzo with vinaigrette, rocket, and chopped basil.
2 min
- 6
Season sardines with salt and rosemary, then grill for 3 minutes on each side.
6 min
- 7
Prepare gremolata with chopped parsley, orange juice, lemon juice, and olive oil.
2 min
- 8
Coat grilled sardines with gremolata and serve with orzo salad.
2 min
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