𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐧 & 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐫𝐳𝐨

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𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐧, 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐫𝐳𝐨, 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐡, 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐧 & 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧 — 𝐚 𝐠𝐨-𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝟑𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬!

⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes

🔥 Cook Time: 25 minutes

⏳ Total: 30 minutes

📝 INGREDIENTS

Salmon:

• 4 salmon fillets

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Creamy Spinach Orzo:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)

• 4 garlic cloves (minced)

• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1 cup orzo (uncooked)

• 2 cups chicken stock

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers (chopped)

• 1/2 cup Parmesan (freshly grated)

• 4 oz fresh spinach

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

🥄 STEPS

1. Season the Salmon

Pat salmon dry with paper towels.

Season with smoked paprika, salt & black pepper.

2. Sear the Salmon

Heat skillet 2–3 min on medium-high.

Add olive oil.

Place salmon skin-side up.

Sear 3–4 min, flip, cook 2–3 min.

Remove and set aside.

3. Cook the Aromatics

In the same skillet, add olive oil + onion.

Sauté 2–3 min until translucent.

Add garlic + Italian seasoning, cook 30–60 sec.

4. Toast the Orzo

Add uncooked orzo.

Toast 1–2 minutes.

Pour chicken stock.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer 6–10 min, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.

5. Make It Creamy

Add heavy cream, roasted red peppers, Parmesan, spinach & lemon juice.

Stir until spinach wilts and sauce becomes creamy.

6. Return Salmon to the Pan

Place salmon back on top of the orzo.

Warm through 1–2 minutes.

Finish with fresh basil & cracked pepper.

✨ NOTES

• Use cast iron or stainless steel for best sear.

• Pat salmon dry before cooking.

• Don’t overcook salmon — keep it moist.

• Make it spicy: add red pepper flakes or cayenne.

• Add spinach at the end to keep it tender.

✨ DIET VARIATIONS

• Dairy-free: coconut milk + vegan Parmesan.

• Gluten-free: use GF orzo, GF pasta, or long-grain rice.

❓FAQ :

• When to add lemon juice?

At the end — keeps flavor bright and fresh.

• Skin on or off?

Skin-on locks moisture inside.

• How to know salmon is done?

Flakes easily + internal temp 125°F (medium-rare).

• When to remove the skin?

After cooking — it peels off easily.🍽️ Servings: 4

🔥 Calories per serving: 725 kcal

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