Mediterranean Greek Salmon with Orzo Recipe
This delicious and heart-healthy meal is the perfect way to show your family you care.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 347kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 16 ounces salmon filets 4 filets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat orzo
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups baby spinach roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine lemon zest, dried oregano and olive oil.
- Place salmon portions on the prepared baking and brush olive oil lemon mixture on each.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Cook salmon for 15-20 minutes or until firm and flaky.
- While salmon is cooking, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the orzo and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until tender.
- Spray a medium-sized skillet with non-stick spray and heat on medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the tomatoes and spinach. Saute for 5 to 10 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Remove for the heat and stir in the orzo.
- Place the cooked orzo and vegetables on a serving plate and the salmon over top. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1salmon filet with 1/2 cup orzo | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 733mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3