Ingredients:
(4 servings)
4 3 oz salmon filets
1 cup orzo, preferably whole-wheat
2 cups chopped broccoli (about 1/2 head)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, chives and/or parsley
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions:
1. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add 1 cup orzo and cook according to package directions, adding 2 cups broccoli for the last minute of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a medium pan over medium to high heat. Sprinkle the salmon with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Add the salmon to the pan, skin-side up and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until the middle is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes (depends on thickness).
3. Whisk 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons oil, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, the herbs, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the orzo and broccoli; stir until combined.
Serve the orzo mixture with the salmon and enjoy!
Nutrition facts: (per 3 oz serving of fish + ½ cup broccoli + ¼ cup orzo)
Approximately 325 calories, 27g protein, 22g carbohydrates, 5g fiber, 2g saturated fat
