Lemon Creamy Salmon Orzo

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48 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    387 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Lemon Creamy Salmon Orzo

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Ingredients

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For the Salmon

  • 4 pieces salmon
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the Pasta

  • 20 ounces orzo pasta
  • 2 tbsps butter
  • ¼ cup garlic minced
  • ¼ cup shallot minced
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • cups chicken broth add more if needed
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tso red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ lemon juiced
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Instructions

  1. Season the salmon fillets with paprika, oil, salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the salmon fillets and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside.
  4. Add a knob of butter, chopped shallot, and garlic in the same skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  5. Pour in white wine and let it reduce for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add in orzo, and fully incorporate.
  7. Add chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, spinach, and spices. Simmer and stir for 10 minutes until orzo softens, adding more broth if needed.
  8. Lower the heat to low heat, add the salmon pieces back in, and cook for 10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.

Notes

  • If needed, add more chicken broth to cook pasta

Nutrition Information

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Calories 387kcal (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 387kcal 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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