Description
A flavorful Cajun salmon dish paired with orzo and spinach, perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless, boneless salmon fillets (6 ounces/170g each)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun or blackened seasoning
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 pound baby spinach
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock (or water/vegetable stock)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf Italian parsley
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or high-walled pan to medium heat with 4 tablespoons of olive oil and the butter.
- Pat the salmon dry, season with Cajun spice on both sides, and sear for 3 minutes per side. Place the salmon on a plate and cover with foil.
- In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil and the onion with a pinch of salt. Cook until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add the garlic and cook until fragrant (approximately 2 minutes).
- Add the tomatoes and cook for 5-6 minutes until they release their juices.
- Add the spinach, oregano, salt, and pepper, mixing well. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Once boiling, stir in the orzo, cover the pot, and turn the heat to low, letting it simmer for 8 minutes.
- After 8 minutes, uncover and nestle the salmon pieces into the orzo. Cover again and cook for another 4-6 minutes until both the orzo is tender and the salmon is cooked through.
- Remove from heat, mix in the lemon juice and parsley. Adjust salt and pepper if needed, and add more stock or olive oil for desired consistency.
Notes
For a bit more spice, double the Cajun seasoning. This recipe freezes well for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 60mg