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One Pan Salmon & Orzo {gluten free}

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Cuisine Global
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 424
Author Michelle

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon sliced into about 4 salmon filets
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
  • 2 tbsp ghee divided (sub olive oil)
  • 1 tbsp white wine
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup gluten-free cassava orzo sub other varieties of orzo
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • Juice of one large lemon divided
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup spinach chopped
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped
  • Lemon slices to serve

Instructions

  •  Combine the arrowroot starch and half of the salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Pat the salmon filets dry, and working with one at a time, toss with the arrowroot starch to coat. Set aside.
  • Using a large, deep pan, melt 1 tbsp ghee over medium heat. Once the ghee is melted and shimmering, add the salmon to the pan skin side down. Sear the salmon for about 4 minutes on each side or until crisp and cooked through. Set aside on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  •  Add the white wine to the pan and scrape with a wooden spoon to remove any burnt bits from the bottom.
  •  Reduce the heat to medium-low Add another tablespoon of ghee to the pan. Once melted, add the onion, shallot and garlic and saute for 4-5 minutes or until the onion is lightly fragrant and the onion is translucent.
  • Add the broth and most of the lemon juice to the pan and whisk well and bring to a low boil. Add the orzo, the remainder of the salt and pepper, and frozen peas. Stir well. Reduce to a low simmer. Cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring often to allow the orzo to cook through.
  • Add the coconut milk and spinach. Stir well once the orzo is tender and the spinach begins to wilt. 
  • Add the salmon back to the pan and cover for 3 minutes to allow the salmon to reheat.
  • Top the dish with the reserved lemon juice along with chopped parsley and lemon slices!

Notes

  • All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.2g | Protein: 32.3g | Fat: 16.4g | Fiber: 2.9g