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Creamy Salmon Orzo with Lemon, Spinach and Dill

Creamy Salmon Orzo with Lemon, Spinach and Dill

This comforting one-pot creamy salmon orzo features tender flakes of salmon nestled in a silky lemon-dill sauce with fresh spring spinach. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-worthy.

AI SCORE
88
/100

Creamy Salmon Orzo with Lemon, Spinach and Dill

This comforting one-pot creamy salmon orzo features tender flakes of salmon nestled in a silky lemon-dill sauce with fresh spring spinach. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-worthy.

AI SCORE
88
/100
MediterraneanDinnerOne potGluten-Free Alternative AvailablePescatarian
⏱️
25 min
Prep time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
520 kcal
Calories
📊
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 450g salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 300g orzo pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium shallot, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 750ml chicken or vegetable stock
  • 120ml dry white wine
  • 150ml double cream
  • 100g fresh spinach
  • 50g parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained

Instructions

1

Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.

2

Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 63°C (145°F). Remove and set aside.

3

In the same pot, add the shallot and sauté for 2 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4

Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it reduce by half, about 1 minute.

5

Add the orzo and stock, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.

6

Stir in the double cream, parmesan, lemon zest, and half the lemon juice. Add the spinach and stir until wilted.

7

Gently flake the cooked salmon into large chunks and fold into the orzo along with the capers and most of the dill.

8

Taste and adjust seasoning with remaining lemon juice, salt, and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with remaining fresh dill.

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