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Creamy Kale and Salmon in Orzo
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Creamy Kale and Salmon in Orzo

Author: Marinka
Cooking salmon in butter and oil and then using that flavorful liquid to make the rest of the dish. All the flavor is retained and it makes this Creamy Kale and Salmon in Orzo can all be made in one pot.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
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Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets skin on
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 onion chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 12 cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 4 ounces orzo
  • 1 ounce cream cheese
  • 3 cups baby kale
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Heat oil and butter in a skillet and add the salmon (skin side down first) and cook for approx. 3 minutes. Flip around and cook for another 3 minutes. Transfer salmon to a plate and cover to keep warm. (NOTE 1)
  • To the same skillet add onion and garlic and cook until the onion is nicely caramelized (if you need add a little oil to the skillet). Add the thyme leaves and the cherry tomatoes and cook a few more minutes. (NOTE 2)
  • Add water, cream and orzo and cook until orzo is al dente.
  • Add baby kale and cream cheese and mix until kale is wilted. (NOTE 3)
  • Add the grated Parmesan cheese and taste; add salt and pepper if needed. Return salmon to skillet and cover until warm.
  • Transfer to plates and sprinkle with thyme leaves. (NOTE 2)

Notes

  1. Cook salmon skin-side down on high heat until the skin is crispy. This takes about 3 minutes. You know when the salmon is ready to be turned when the flesh turns from translucent pink to opaque along the sides and starts to move towards the top. The cooking time depends very much on the thickness of the fish fillets.
  2. If you don't have thyme handy, try sage, parsley, oregano.
  3. Instead of kale, you can use arugula, spinach, collard greens, mustard greens, lettuce.

Nutrition

Calories: 995kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Sodium: 657mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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