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Brussel Sprouts, Crispy Bacon and Salmon with Orzo

This easy, flavourful pan-roasted recipe with salmon, crispy bacon and vegetables, then toss with orzo pasta making this a very easy tasty dish! Enjoy it hot or cold!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 4
Calories: 458kcal
Author: Rose

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 lb salmon, fillets
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 4-6 slices bacon, cut into strips
  • 1 large leek, white part only, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8-10 brussel sprouts, trimmed, cut in half
  • ½ cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach
  • 6-8 cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • 1 sprig of thyme
  • 1 sprig of dill
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Using a medium sauce pot, add orzo and water or vegetable stock, bring to a gentle boil, add salt and simmer for 8-10 minutes and drain. Always can follow package instructions and cook until al denta.
  • In a cast iron pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add salmon and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden in colour and firm to touch. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Transfer to a plate. Leave the rendered bacon fat in the skillet, and add a tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Add the leeks and sauté for 3-4 minutes, once it starts to soften, add garlic and Brussel sprouts to the skillet with cut side down, sauté for 5 minutes until golden brown.
  • Stir in the vegetable or chicken broth, spinach and cherry tomatoes if using. Add the thyme and season. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Some of the liquid will reduce. Return the bacon back into the skillet and add the orzo and dill, stirring in all the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Break salmon into bite side pieces and add to serving dishes. Garnish with the extra dill. Serve warm as a light lunch or as a side.

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 654mg | Potassium: 881mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 759IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg