Ingredients
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1 cup orzo
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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5 large basil leaves, thinly sliced, divided
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2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
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1 (1 1/2 pound) skin-on, sockeye salmon
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¼ cup butter, melted, divided
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3 slices bacon, chopped
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1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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2 lemons, juiced, divided
Directions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
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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.
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Mix garlic powder, 4 leaves basil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl.
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Place salmon skin side-down on the prepared pan. Brush with 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle garlic-basil mixture on top.
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Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 8 minutes. Remove and let rest.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
702 | Calories |
30g | Fat |
60g | Carbs |
51g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 702 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 30g | 39% |
Saturated Fat 11g | 56% |
Cholesterol 153mg | 51% |
Sodium 1278mg | 56% |
Total Carbohydrate 60g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 30% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 51g | 102% |
Vitamin C 59mg | 66% |
Calcium 87mg | 7% |
Iron 15mg | 84% |
Potassium 949mg | 20% |
* 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.