Lemon Pepper Salmon Orzo

Ingredients

• 200 g salmon
• 180 g orzo
• 150 g asparagus
• 100 g peas
• 80 g spinach
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped dill
• to serve lemon zest

Method

1. Step 1

   Boil the 180 g orzo in salted water until al dente, drain it, and toss it with a tiny splash of oil.

2. Step 2

   Pat the 200 g salmon dry, remove any pin bones, and cut it into large bite-sized cubes.

3. Step 3

   Trim the asparagus (150 g), thaw the peas (100 g), and roughly chop the spinach (80 g).

4. Step 4

   Season the salmon with 1 tsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp dried oregano.

5. Step 5

   Sear the salmon for 2 to 3 minutes per side until just cooked through, then gently break it into large flakes.

6. Step 6

   In the same pan, cook the vegetables for 2 to 4 minutes, then stir in the ingredients for the lemon pepper pan sauce. Use a splash of the cooking water to loosen the sauce if needed.

7. Step 7

   Add the drained orzo, return the cooked salmon to the pan, and toss everything together for 1 minute so the sauce coats every piece.

8. Step 8

   Taste and adjust the seasoning, then plate the pasta and finish with dill and lemon zest.