ASPARAGUS AND ORZO PASTA WITH BROILED SALMON

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This is from an internet food blog about healthy, delicious meals that can be prepared in under 15 minutes. I am posting for safe keeping. It serves one person.

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories     Grains

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

water
1/4 lb asparagus, cut into 3 inch pieces
1/2 cup orzo pasta
5 ounces salmon fillets
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 ounce feta, crumbled
1/4 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried dill)
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Bring a small pot of water (with a lid) to a boil (about 5 minutes).
  • Add asparagus and orzo to the pot.
  • After 3 minutes, remove only the asparagus and continue cooking orzo according to package instructions (usually about 6 minutes).
  • While orzo cooks, season 5 oz. salmon filet with salt and pepper and broil for 5 minutes, or until opaque throughout.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together feta, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, and pepper to taste.
  • Flake the fish and toss together all ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.1, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 77.9, Sodium 294.3, Carbohydrate 68.5, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 44.6

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