Salmon Orzo with Spinach & Lemon
This salmon orzo with spinach recipe makes a fantastic dinner bowl - loaded with tender flaky salmon, garlicky orzo, and spinach. Ready in less than 30 minutes, this quick and easy dinner is perfect to make for a date night or for guests.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Large Pan
- Sheet Pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo
- Water for boiling the orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 2 6- ounce salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh lemon wedges
Instructions
- Cook the orzo - in a large pot, boil water and cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain, and set aside.
- In a large pan, add the butter and heat on low heat until melted. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 4-5 minutes until the garlic begins to lightly brown. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and spinach, and stir until spinach has wilted. Toss in the orzo and stir.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet skin-side down (be sure that all bones or scales are removed from the fish before eating). In a small bowl, add the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Mix well to combine, and coat the tops of the salmon.
- Bake salmon at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Divide the orzo into two bowls, and serve the salmon on each. Top with fresh lemon to garnish.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 616kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 28gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 805mgPotassium: 664mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 837IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg
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