Jun 09 2026

Salmon Oreganata Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Seared Salmon | Herbed Breadcrumbs | Farro | Asparagus | Lemon Caper Butter

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Ingredients

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Salmon

Farro

Lemon Caper Butter

Method

Salmon Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the Salmon

    Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Sear the Salmon

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness.

Herbed Breadcrumbs Preparation

  1. 3

    Mix Breadcrumbs

    In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, chopped oregano, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Mix until the breadcrumbs are well coated.

  2. 4

    Add Breadcrumbs to Salmon

    Once the salmon is flipped, sprinkle the herbed breadcrumbs evenly over the top of each fillet. Allow them to brown slightly for about 2-3 minutes.

Farro Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook the Farro

    In a medium saucepan, combine farro, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 25-30 minutes or until the farro is tender and the water is absorbed. Drain any excess water if necessary.

Asparagus Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Asparagus

    In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the trimmed asparagus, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp.

Lemon Caper Butter Preparation

  1. 7

    Make the Lemon Caper Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in lemon juice, capers, and chopped parsley. Remove from heat and keep warm.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    On each plate, place a serving of farro, top with a seared salmon fillet, a portion of sautéed asparagus, and drizzle with the lemon caper butter before serving.

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