Balsamic Salmon & Cherry Tomato Traybake

• Salmon(600 g)
• Cherry Tomatoes(400 g)
• Courgette(2)
• Orzo(180 g)
• Garlic(4 cloves)
• Fresh basil(15 g)
• Olive oil(3 tbsp)
• Balsamic Glaze(2 tbsp)
• Lemon(1)
• Vegetable Broth(450 ml)
• Parmesan(30 g)optional
• Dried Oregano(1 tsp)
• Salt(1½ tsp)
• Black pepper(½ tsp)

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 220C. Halve {Cherry Tomatoes}, slice the {Zucchini} into half-moons, finely chop the {Garlic}, tear most of the {Fresh basil}, and cut the {Lemon} into wedges.

   ~10 min

2. 2

   In a large baking dish, combine the {Orzo}, {Cherry Tomatoes}, {Zucchini}, chopped {Garlic}, {Vegetable Stock}, {Olive oil}, {Balsamic vinegar}, {Oregano}, {Salt}, and {Black pepper}. Stir well and spread into an even layer.

   ~3 min

3. 3

   Nestle the {Salmon} fillets on top. Drizzle with a little of the pan liquid and roast for 18 minutes, until the salmon is just cooked and the orzo is tender.

   ~18 min

4. 4

   Scatter over the torn {Fresh basil} and the {Parmesan}, if using. Return to the oven for 5 minutes so the top looks glossy and the tomatoes fully burst.

   ~5 min

5. 5

   Squeeze over a little {Lemon} juice and serve straight from the baking dish with the remaining wedges alongside.

   ~2 min