Blackened Salmon with Pico de gallo rice pilaf

INGREDIENTS

2 lb

salmon fillet (or 4-5 individual salmon steaks/fillets)

2 tbsp

smoky paprika

1 tbsp

ground cayenne pepper

2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

ground white pepper

1/2 tsp

ground black pepper

1 1/2 tsp

Italian seasoning

1/2 cup

butter, melted

1 tbsp

olive oil

1/2 cup

orzo pasta

1 cup

white rice (not instant)

2 1/2 cups

chicken broth

roma tomatoes, finely chopped

small red onion, finely chopped

jalapeno pepper, finely chopped, seeded

cilantro, finely chopped

lime, zested and juiced

salt