We actually stole half of this easy vegan orzo salad recipe from matt's mom but then we added our own little twist by mixing it up with vegan tofu feta.
Baked Salmon With Lemony Orzo And Basil-Bacon Peas
The combination of shrimp, feta, tomatoes, and pasta is one that i love.
Recipe Summary Baked Salmon With Lemony Orzo And Basil-Bacon Peas
Orzo, lemon, basil, bacon, peas, and baked sockeye salmon come together to make a quick and easy weeknight pasta dish for the whole family.Ingredients | Orzo Pasta Recipes With Feta
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
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
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.
Mix garlic powder, 4 leaves basil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl.
Place salmon skin side-down on the prepared pan. Brush with 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle garlic-basil mixture on top.
Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 8 minutes. Remove and let rest.
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.
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.
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.
Info | Orzo Pasta Recipes With Feta
prep:
20 mins
cook:
30 mins
total:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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