Trout Orzo with Kale, Green Olives, and Parmesan

Recipe by Sara Tane

Serves 4-6

Cook Time 25-30 mins

Savor a delicious Trout Orzo with Kale, Green Olives, and Parmesan. This flavorful dish combines tender orzo, smoky Fishwife Smoked Trout, vibrant kale, tangy olives, and rich Parmesan for a fresh and satisfying meal.

This Recipe Features:

Fishwife Rainbow Smoked Trout

$33.00

Savor a delicious Trout Orzo with Kale, Green Olives, and Parmesan. This flavorful dish combines tender orzo, smoky Fishwife Smoked Trout, vibrant kale, tangy olives, and rich Parmesan for a fresh and satisfying meal.

This Recipe Features:

Fishwife Rainbow Smoked Trout

$33.00

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups orzo
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 medium shallot, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Black pepper, to taste
• ⅓ cup pitted green olives, coarsely chopped
• 2 tins Fishwife Smoked Trout
• 3 cups chopped curly kale
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
• ⅓ cup toasted almonds, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

Cook the orzo in heavily salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain and toss orzo with olive oil to avoid sticking.
In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallot, salt, and pepper, cooking until softened, 4 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, 1 minute. Add olives and trout. Use the back of a fork or wooden spoon to gently flake the trout. Add the kale, lemon juice and zest and sauté until the kale has wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the orzo, Parmesan, almonds, parsley, and butter and give it a minute for everything to warm and the butter to melt. Drizzle with reserved pasta water (you won’t need it all) to make a glossy sauce. Serve on a platter with a drizzle of olive oil and more grated Parm.