Baked Salmon With Lemony Orzo And Basil-Bacon Peas Recipe

Name: Baked Salmon With Lemony Orzo And Basil-Bacon Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup orzo; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 5 large basil leaves, thinly sliced, divided; 2 teaspoons sea salt, divided; 1 (1 1/2 pound) skin-on, sockeye salmon; 1/4 cup butter, melted, divided; 3 slices bacon, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 lemons, juiced, divided

Servings: persons

1 cup orzo
2 teaspoons garlic powder
5 large basil leaves, thinly sliced, divided
2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
1 (1 1/2 pound) skin-on, sockeye salmon
1/4 cup butter, melted, divided
3 slices bacon, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 lemons, juiced, divided

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
3
Mix garlic powder, 4 leaves basil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl.
4
Place salmon skin side-down on the prepared pan. Brush with 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle garlic-basil mixture on top.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 8 minutes. Remove and let rest.
6
Place bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook, stirring often, until crispy, about 4 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and peas. Season with pepper. Cook and stir until peas are heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Whisk remaining 3 tablespoons butter, juice from 1 lemon, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl. Pour over the cooked orzo and toss to coat. Season with pepper.
8
Divide orzo among 4 plates; top with salmon and place peas on the side. Garnish with the remaining basil. Drizzle remaining lemon juice on top.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup orzo, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 5 large basil leaves, thinly sliced, divided, 2 teaspoons sea salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Baked Salmon With Lemony Orzo And Basil-Bacon Peas falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Salmon With Lemony Orzo And Basil-Bacon Peas

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