Salmon Orzo
This One Pan Salmon Orzo Pasta with asparagus and tomatoes is the perfect weeknight meal. Packed with flavor, but without the fuss or heavy cream, this delightful one-pan dinner is one you will make again and again.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ⅔ cups milk
- 1 lemon, juice & zest1
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed & cut into 2" pieces
- 4 salmon fillets, approx 6 ounces each
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray a large baking dish (11x8) with cooking spray.
- Add the orzo, broth, milk, lemon zest, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
- While the orzo is cooking, prep the fish by seasoning it with the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Remove the dish from the oven and stir in the tomatoes and asparagus to the orzo. Put the salmon on top of the orzo mixture.
- Cook for another 10-12 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes.
Notes
Storage & Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. When reheating, add a touch more broth or water to the orzo to bring it back to life.
Freezing
I would not freeze the leftovers of this.
Nutrition
Calories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 46gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 1382mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1198IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 5mg
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