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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 366 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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 unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- Juice from ½ lemon
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- freshly ground black pepper for serving
- chili flakes for serving
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Return salmon to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon is heated through.
- Top with freshly ground black pepper and chili flakes. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
366kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
245mg
(10%)
Potassium
1221mg
(35%)
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
% 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.