Baked Salmon with Lemony Orzo and Basil-Bacon Peas Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Salmon Recipes. (Baked Salmon with Lemony Orzo and Basil-Bacon Peas Recipe). Orzo, lemon, basil, bacon, peas, and baked sockeye salmon come together to make a quick and easy weeknight pasta dish for the whole family.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Baked Salmon with Lemony Orzo and Basil-Bacon Peas Recipe

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

¼ cup butter

melted

divided

3 slices bacon

chopped

1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas

freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 lemons

juiced

divided

Awesome Honey-Mustard Simple Salmon

Seafood

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

Step 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.

Step 3

Mix garlic powder 4 leaves basil and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl.

Step 4

Place salmon skin side-down on the prepared pan. Brush with 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle garlic-basil mixture on top.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork about 8 minutes. Remove and let rest.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Baked Salmon with Lemony Orzo and Basil-Bacon Peas Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 702

% Daily Value *

Protein: 51.1g 102%

Carbohydrates: 59.7g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 8.4g 33%

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 30.1g 46%

Saturated Fat: 11.1g 55%

Cholesterol: 153.4mg 51%

Vitamin A Iu: 1317.5IU 26%

Niacin Equivalents: 22.1mg 170%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 59.3mg 99%

Folate: 169.3mcg 42%

Calcium: 86.7mg 9%

Iron: 15.1mg 84%

Magnesium: 116.5mg 42%

Potassium: 948.5mg 27%

Sodium: 1278.2mg 51%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 70%

Calories From Fat: 271.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.