Super Green Orzo With Roasted Salmon

Super Green Orzo with Roasted Salmon: Perfect summer recipe and great for meal prep. Takes 20 minutes to come together, high in protein and utterly delicious.

By @georgiamaysalamat

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Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces shallots
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 pinch salt
• 300 g orzo
• 700 ml stock
• 2 pieces salmon fillets
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 30 g spinach
• 25 g basil
• 20 g mint
• 0.5 lemon
• 1 tbsp crème fraîche
• 1 pinch salt
• 75 g peas
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Finely slice the 2 shallots using a sharp knife.
3. Finely dice the 2 cloves of garlic.
4. Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little oil.
5. Add the sliced shallots and diced garlic to the pan with a pinch of salt. Sauté for 2 minutes until soft and fragrant.
6. Add 300g of orzo to the pan and cook for 2 minutes to lightly toast it.
7. Add 700ml of stock to the orzo, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring regularly.
8. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place 2 salmon fillets on it. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Roast the salmon in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes.
10. In a blender, combine 30g of spinach, 25g of basil, 20g of mint, 1/2 lemon's zest and juice, 1 tbsp crème fraîche, and a pinch of salt.
11. Once the orzo is al dente, add 75g of peas and the blended spinach mixture to the pan.
12. Stir the orzo thoroughly to combine with the peas and spinach mixture. Check and adjust seasoning if necessary.
13. Divide the orzo between two plates, place a roasted salmon fillet on top of each.
14. Finish with a grating of lemon zest and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over the top.