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Creamy Garlic Tuscan Salmon Pasta
Tuscan Salmon Pasta with orzo, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. An easy and quick, meal for the whole family.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 859 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil , or as needed
- 4 salmon fillets , skin on
- 1 tsp salt , or to taste
- ½ tsp freshly ground pepper , more to serve
- 2 banana shallots or 1 onion, finely diced
- 3 galric cloves , minced
- 300 g (1 ½ cups) orzo pasta
- 720 ml (3 cups) vegetable stock / broth
- 200 g ( 7 oz) sun-dried tomatoes , roughly chopped
- 200g ( 7 oz) spinach or kale , roughly chopped
- 120 ml (½ cup) cream single / pouring cream
- 3 tbsp grated parmesan , plus more to serve
- 1 tbsp parsley , chopped
Instructions
PAN FRY THE SALMON
- Take the fish out of the fridge to come to room temperature. Pat the salmon fillets dry using kitchen paper and season well with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan. Wait until the oil shimmers and you feel warmth coming off of the pan when you hold your hand about a little above it. Add the salmon, skin side down and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Use the spatula to gently flip the fillets and cook for only 1-2 minutes longer. Set aside onto a plate.
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PREPARE THE PASTA
- Add the chopped shallots and minced garlic to the pan, with a drizzle of oil if needed, and fry until they soften. Season with the salt and pepper.
- Stir in the orzo and cook for a couple of minutes. Pour in the vegetable stock or broth and bring to a simmer. Cook over medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally so that the orzo doesn't stick.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes, spinach or kale and stir until everything is combined.
- Finally stir in the cream and Parmesan and take off the heat. Have a taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Divide the orzo between four plates and top with the salmon. Garnish with chopped parsley, add a slice of focaccia bread on the side and enjoy
Nutrition Information
Calories
859kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
94g
(31%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
131mg
(44%)
Sodium
1549mg
(65%)
Potassium
3090mg
(88%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
6137IU
(123%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 859
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 859kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 94g | 31% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1549mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 3090mg | 66% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 6137IU | 123% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.