creamy salmon and orzon with spinach
Prepare creamy salmon and orzo with spinach using fresh salmon, orzo pasta, and whole milk cream for a rich and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon Fillet | 800 | Grams |
| Orzo | 400 | Grams |
| Spinach | 200 | Grams |
| Whole Milk | 250 | Milliliters |
| Heavy Cream | 200 | Milliliters |
| Parmesan Cheese | 100 | Grams |
| Olive Oil | 2 | Tbsp |
| Garlic | 3 | Clove |
| Lemon | 1 | Count |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Chicken Broth | 500 | Milliliters |
Instructions
- Cut the salmon fillet into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the salmon pieces to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add orzo and toast for 1-2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cook the orzo for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in whole milk and heavy cream. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and gently fold into the orzo mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the creamy salmon and orzo hot, garnished with extra parmesan cheese if desired.
Prep
- Thaw salmon fillet if frozen
Kitchen equipment
Large SkilletZester
