Tuscan Salmon with Lemony Orzo
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
604 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Tuscan Salmon with Lemony Orzo
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Tuscan salmon is a family-friendly meal that combines omega-3 rich salmon with lemony orzo, spinach, and sun dried tomatoes.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 1/3 lb Salmon fillet sliced into 4 equal portions. You can ask your fish monger to slice it for you, or you can do it yourself. If you find it hard to slice through the skin, use kitchen shears to finish the job.
- sea salt
- smoked paprika
- 1 shallot minced
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced or put through a press.
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 3 cups chicken stock
- pinch Turmeric
- 3 ounces fresh baby spinach or a few handfuls.
- 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes in slivers
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Season the salmon with sea salt and a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
- Heat the olive oil and butter over medium high heat in a nonstick skillet. Place the salmon in the skillet and sear for a about 3 minutes on each side. I usually lower the heat so nothing burns. Remove the salmon to a plate and set aside. Transfer it carefully as it is not fully cooked and will be delicate.
- Add the minced shallot and garlic to the pan and sauté for a minute or two, stirring constantly. Add the wine to the pan and stir to let it evaporate a bit. Then add the orzo and continue for another minute or so, stirring constantly.
- Now add the chicken stock, lemon juice, sun dried tomatoes and pinch of turmeric to the pan. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil. Cook, uncovered, for about 6-8 minutes, or until the orzo is almost tender and has absorbed much of the liquid. The sauce should be beginning to thicken. Stir in the spinach until it wilts and then stir in the Parmesan cheese. Taste to adjust seasonings. If you need to adjust the consistency of the sauce you can thicken it with more grated Parmesan, or thin it down with more chicken stock.
- Carefully place the par-cooked salmon fillets back into the pan and nestle them into the orzo (but don't cover them.) Continue to simmer gently until the salmon is cooked through, or registers 145F in the thickest part.
- Tuscan salmon is a cook and serve recipe, in other words, don't plan on making it ahead because the orzo pasta will soak up the sauce as it sits.
Notes
- A nonstick skillet works best for searing salmon. A nonstick surface guarantees your fish won't stick, but will still brown nicely. By the way this is the case for chicken, too.
- Searing skin on salmon will add flavor to your dish, the skin is a flavor powerhouse. Remove the skin after searing if you like.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
604kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
578mg
(24%)
Potassium
1504mg
(43%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2326IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
218mg
(22%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 604 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 604kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 578mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1504mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2326IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 218mg | 22% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
18 reviews
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