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Creamy Orzo with Fried Salmon

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Creamy orzo recipe topped with the "cutest" fried salmon is a healthy meal that’ll have your family asking for more. Promise!
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes

SERVINGS

6

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • Non stick Pan
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 3-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3-4 cloves garlic
  • cups brown mushrooms chopped
  • 3 cups dried orzo
  • 2 cups chicken stock home made you can also use water
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ground pepper to taste
  • 1 packet Happy Fish frozen salmon
  • sprigs of fresh dill

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven, Heat 1-2 tbsp EVOO over medium-high and add onion - sauté for about 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic and mushrooms and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Add orzo, chicken stock and milk. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat, allowing to simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle with black pepper. Fold to incorporate all ingredients with one another.
  • In a nonstick pan, heat 1-2 tbsp EVOO over medium high.
  • Add Happy Fish frozen salmon patties to the heated nonstick pan and sauté for 2 minutes on each side. (Yup, that’s right: you can cook it straight from the freezer. Easy peasy, right?!)
  • Serve creamy orzo on individual plates and top off with cooked Happy Fish salmon. Garnish with fresh dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy orzo, fried salmon, heathy dinner
Servings: 6 portions
Calories: 427kcal