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Salmon Orzo

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A cozy dish combining salmon and orzo with roasted red peppers and spinach, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 fillets salmon
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for salmon)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for orzo)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup orzo, uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup roasted red bell peppers, chopped (canned or jarred)
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 4 oz fresh spinach
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry using a paper towel. Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a large, high-sided skillet on medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the skillet. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side up. Sear the salmon for about 3-4 minutes, then flip carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  3. Carefully remove the salmon fillets from the skillet and wipe off excess fat with a paper towel, if needed.
  4. Add olive oil and chopped onion to the skillet. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes or until translucent and soft. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, sautéing for an additional 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add uncooked orzo and toast for 1-2 minutes in the skillet, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  6. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for 6-10 minutes or until orzo is tender and cooked through.
  7. Stir in heavy cream, chopped roasted red peppers, Parmesan cheese, spinach, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts and the mixture is heated through.
  8. Return the cooked salmon back to the skillet. Let it warm through on medium heat for a couple of minutes.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil and coarsely ground black pepper before serving.

Notes

Serve with a crisp green salad or roasted asparagus. Add chicken stock when reheating leftovers.

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Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/salmon-orzo/

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