Garlic Herb Roasted Salmon with Lemon-Parmesan Orzo and Asparagus

Name: Garlic Herb Roasted Salmon with Lemon-Parmesan Orzo and Asparagus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pound salmon fillet (skin-on or off); 2 tablespoon olive oil (divided); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped); 0.75 teaspoon salt (divided); 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (divided); 1 pound asparagus (trimmed); 1 cup dry orzo pasta; 2 cup chicken broth; 0.5 lemon (juiced and zested); 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Flaky roasted salmon fillets crusted with garlic and herbs, served alongside tender orzo pasta with Parmesan and lemon, and crisp roasted asparagus.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 45 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $5.60/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.5 pound salmon fillet (skin-on or off)
2 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
0.75 teaspoon salt (divided)
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
1 pound asparagus (trimmed)
1 cup dry orzo pasta
2 cup chicken broth
0.5 lemon (juiced and zested)
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Rub this mixture over the salmon fillets.
Place the salmon fillets on one side of the prepared baking sheet. On the other side, toss the trimmed asparagus with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
While salmon and asparagus roast, prepare the orzo. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup dry orzo pasta with 2 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo has absorbed most of the broth.
Remove orzo from heat. Stir in the juice and zest from 1/2 lemon, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Serve the roasted salmon with a side of lemon-Parmesan orzo and roasted asparagus.

Notes

Ensure asparagus stalks are of similar thickness for even cooking. Adjust roasting time slightly if your salmon fillets are particularly thick or thin.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 480
Protein: 40.5 g
Carbohydrates: 38.2 g
Fat: 19.8 g
Fiber: 5.1 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
Sugar: 2.3 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg