Description
A delightful and easy-to-make one-pan meal featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets served over a bed of lemony orzo mixed with kale and peas. This dish is bursting with flavors and is a great option for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dry parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper
Lemon Orzo:
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 2 cups shredded kale
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp butter, dairy or plant-based
- 2 shallots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- Fresh parsley, to top
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Combine the salmon seasonings and rub them over each fillet. Sear the salmon in a skillet until browned.
- Make the Lemon Orzo: Sauté shallots and garlic, then add orzo, seasonings, broth, coconut milk, peas, and kale. Simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Adjust seasoning, add lemon juice, place salmon on top, cover, and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding in other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or bell peppers.
- Feel free to substitute the salmon with another fish of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
