Description
Salmon with Artichoke Orzo is a vibrant and satisfying dish that perfectly balances the rich, tender flavors of baked salmon with the creamy, tangy texture of artichoke orzo.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon, sliced
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the fillets with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Top each fillet with a few slices of lemon.
- Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is baking, cook the orzo. Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the orzo and cook according to the package instructions, usually 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, drain any excess liquid and return the orzo to the pot.
- Stir in the chopped artichokes, Greek yogurt, and parsley into the cooked orzo. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the salmon fillets on top of a bed of creamy artichoke orzo and sprinkle with grated parmesan if desired.
Notes
Add spinach for extra greens by tossing in fresh spinach when stirring in the artichokes and Greek yogurt.
Swap the salmon for chicken breast if desired, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
Sun-dried tomatoes can be added to the orzo for a Mediterranean twist.
To make the dish dairy-free, swap the Greek yogurt for a dairy-free yogurt or coconut cream and omit the parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
