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Creamy Lemon Orzo with Salmon
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Creamy Lemon Orzo with Salmon

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @themoodyfoody20 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • salmon fillets (skin on, patted dry)Fish4 pieces
  • oil (for searing)Pantry15 ml
  • paprika (for the rub)Spices5 g
  • salt (to taste, divided)Spices6 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices2 g
  • butterDairy28 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce30 g
  • shallot (minced)Produce30 g
  • white wine (chardonnay, optional)Beverages60 ml
  • orzo (dry)Grains567 g
  • chicken brothPantry600 ml
  • lemon (zest and juice of one, the other sliced into wheels)Produce2 pieces
  • heavy creamDairy120 ml
  • red pepper flakesSpices2 g
  • onion powderSpices2 g
  • garlic powderSpices2 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices2 g
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy50 g
  • spinach (fresh)Produce30 g

per serving

Nutrition

826kcal

Carbs
111 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
26 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Season the salmon

    • Pat the salmon fillets dry.
    • Rub them with the paprika, salt, pepper and a little oil until evenly coated.
    Step 1

  2. Sear the salmon

    • Heat the oil in a hot skillet.
    • Sear the salmon on both sides until golden, then remove and set aside with its juices.
    Step 2

  3. Build the base

    • Melt the butter in the same skillet.
    • Add the shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant.
    • Pour in the white wine and let it reduce.
    Step 3

  4. Toast the orzo

    • Add the orzo and stir so it soaks up the buttery wine mixture.
    Step 4

  5. Simmer with broth

    • Pour in the chicken broth and stir well.
    • Let it simmer until the orzo is nearly tender.
    Step 5

  6. Make it creamy and lemony

    • Add the lemon zest and lemon juice.
    • Stir in the heavy cream, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and Italian seasoning.
    • Add the Parmesan and the spinach and stir until the spinach wilts.
    Step 6

  7. Finish with the salmon

    • Stir the reserved salmon juices into the orzo.
    • Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and top with lemon wheels.
    • Cover and cook until the salmon is cooked through and everything comes together.
    Step 7
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