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Mediterranean Salmon Orzo Bake5
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Mediterranean Salmon Orzo Bake

Enjoy a vibrant one pan meal featuring flaky salmon, tender orzo, sweet tomatoes, creamy pesto, and salty feta.

35 minServes 2Easy650 kcal

How to make it

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    In a medium baking dish, combine the uncooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, and basil pesto. Stir everything gently to coat the orzo and tomatoes evenly. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Nestle the salmon fillets on top of the orzo mixture. You want them to sit comfortably without being fully submerged.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese generously over the entire dish, making sure some falls onto the salmon and some into the orzo.

  5. 5

    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the orzo is tender. If the orzo looks dry, you can loosely cover the dish with foil for the last 5-10 minutes to help it steam.

  6. 6

    Carefully remove the dish from the oven. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious and easy meal!

Shopping list, to go:012 (6 oz) filletsSkin-on salmon fillets021 cup (uncooked)Orzo pasta031 pintSweet cherry tomatoes041/4 cupFresh basil pesto051/2 cupCrumbled feta cheese

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