Crispy-Skin Salmon with Artichoke Farrotto and Lemon-Caper Salsa Verde
An Italian-inspired dinner featuring perfectly seared salmon, creamy Parmesan farro, golden artichoke hearts, and a bright, herbaceous salsa verde. Sometimes the best meals start with a carefully planned menu. Other times, they start with a few ingredients staring back at you from the refrigerator and pantry, practically daring you to do something interesting with them. This particular dinner started with three things: fresh salmon, farro, and artichoke hearts. Now, salmon is easy enough. Give me a beautiful piece of fresh salmon, a hot skillet, and a little patience, and we're already halfway to a great dinner. But I wanted something a little more interesting than the usual salmon-with-rice-and-vegetables routine. That's where the farro came in. I've always enjoyed farro for its wonderful nutty flavor and slightly chewy texture. It's an ancient grain with plenty of personality, and unlike rice, it holds its texture beautifully, even when you introd...