Creamy Lemon Orzo with Pistachio-Crusted Salmon

Creamy Lemon Orzo with Pistachio-Crusted Salmon

A delicious and simple weeknight dinner featuring pistachio-crusted salmon paired with creamy lemon orzo.

published on 2025/04/07

imported by

lizakova

lizakova

servings

2

total time

40 mins.

preparation

15 mins.

cooking

25 mins.

ingredients

Pistachios
50 grams
Orzo pasta
100 grams
Lemon juice
2 tablespoons
Cream
100 milliliters
Olive oil
1 tablespoon
Salt
1 teaspoon
Black pepper
1 teaspoon

steps

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2.In a food processor, combine pistachios, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until finely chopped.
3.Coat the salmon fillets with olive oil and press the pistachio mixture onto the top of each fillet.
4.Place the salmon on a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
5.While the salmon is baking, cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and return to pot.
6.Stir in lemon juice and cream into the cooked orzo. Mix until creamy and heated through.
7.Serve the pistachio-crusted salmon over a bed of creamy lemon orzo. Enjoy!

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