Description
A delightful dish combining the comforting texture of orzo pasta with the rich flavor of salmon, roasted red peppers, and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, roasted and diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil and add the orzo. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Once done, drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the roasted red pepper and spinach, sautéing them until the spinach wilts and becomes tender.
- Add the cooked orzo to the pan with the sautéed vegetables. Mix everything well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In another pan, sear the salmon fillets over medium-high heat, cooking for about 4 minutes per side or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Just before finishing, squeeze lemon juice over the salmon fillets to enhance the flavor.
- Plate the orzo mixture and top it with the salmon fillets. Garnish with fresh basil to complete the dish.
Notes
For best taste, use fresh ingredients and adjust seasonings according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg