Salmon with Orzo & Spinach - A One Dish Dinner
I knew when I saw this recipe for Salmon with Orzo & Spinach that it would be very delicious and I was right! It was really easy to make and came together quickly…plus it really makes a beautiful presentation! I would give it five stars for ease and deliciousness…it’s definitely a keeper! Keep scrolling for a few tips to make this recipe come out perfectly every time!
When making this, I added about 3 tablespoons of melted butter before I added the orzo to the pan. The butter gives the whole dish a creamy richness that just melts in your mouth. I didn’t include that in the recipe because it’s really indulgent, but if you feel like indulging, go ahead and add it! Also, I used 6 ounce salmon fillets with the skin on. When I took the baked dish out of the oven, I pulled the skin right off the bottom of the fish and that made it so easy to serve and eat. No need to take the fish out of the baking dish because the skin pulls right off.
If you want your salmon to be more on the rare side, cook the orzo for about 10 minutes and then add the fish instead of adding it at the beginning.
I cooked the salmon and orzo in an oval baking dish, but you could certainly use a rectangular one!
This dish would be perfect for entertaining and also great for a weeknight dinner! It’s really one of the best salmon dishes I’ve ever made! I hope you love it!
Salmon & Orzo with Spinach
Ingredients
- 4 - 6 ounce salmon fillets
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons salmon seasoning of your choice
- 1/3 of a cup good olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Drizzle olive oil into a large baking dish, add salmon seasoning, chopped parsley, garlic powder, cumin, and minced garlic. Stir to combine.
- Dredge salmon fillets into the olive oil mixture to coat and set aside.
- To the same pan with the olive oil, add frozen peas, orzo, vegetable broth and coconut milk. Stir to combine.
- top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, fresh spinach, salt, and pepper to taste. Add the salmon fillets on top of this mixture and top each piece with the lemon slice and a bit more salt and pepper. Pop the whole thing into the oven at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
Credit for this dish goes to @kimalexandermua
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