Salmon Florentine Orzo

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Salmon Florentine Orzo

Salmon with lemon orzo is a light and refreshing dish, featuring flaky salmon fillets served over a bed of creamy orzo pasta, delicately flavored with fresh lemon zest and herbs.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • 1 tsp black pepper divided
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp butter unsalted
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta dry
  • 1 tsp thyme dried
  • 3 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • lemon juice from ½ lemon
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • black pepper freshly ground, for serving
  • chili flakes for serving

Instructions

  1. Get your prep done before you start cooking: Grate the Parmesan cheese, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and ½ teaspoon salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil and butter over medium high in a large nonstick pan or skillet. Add salmon fillets and sear, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and onion. Cook until soft and fragrant for about 2 minutes. Stir in thyme and the remaining salt and pepper. Add orzo and toast for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. To maintain a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered while stirring occasionally to prevent the orzo from sticking, until almost al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes.
  5. Add spinach, stir and simmer until wilted for about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and Parmesan. Add more broth, if needed. Taste and adjust salt.
  6. Return salmon to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon is heated through.
  7. Top with freshly ground black pepper and chili flakes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 366kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 0.04g (2%) Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 245mg (10%) Potassium 1221mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3773IU (75%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 142mg (14%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 366kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 245mg 10%
Potassium 1221mg 26%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3773IU 75%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 142mg 14%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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