Salmon with orzo and spinach
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
Serves: 4
If they like it, it serves 4 otherwise
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Ingredients
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4 fillets salmon
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoon olive oil
Creamy Spinach Orzo:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup orzo uncooked
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup roasted red bell peppers chopped (canned or jarred)
½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
4 oz fresh spinach
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Pat the salmon fillets dry using a paper towel. Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat a large, high-sided cast iron skillet on medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes. Once hot, add olive oil and swirl to evenly 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.
Carefully remove the salmon fillets from the skillet. Use a paper towel to wipe off excess fat, if needed.
Add olive oil and chopped onion to the same skillet. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes or until translucent and soft. Then, add minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Sauté for an additional 30-60 seconds or until fragrant.
Add uncooked orzo and toast for 1-2 minutes. Pour in chicken stock. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 6-10 minutes or until the orzo is tender and cooked through.
Add in heavy cream, chopped roasted red pepper, Parmesan cheese, spinach, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts.
Return the cooked salmon back to the skillet. Let it warm through on medium heat. Garnish with fresh basil and coarsely ground black pepper.
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