Cal Smart Lemon Butter-Basted Salmon
with Orzo- Salmon
- Wheat
- Milk
The alluring aroma of pan-roasted, lemon butter-basted salmon will have you salivating tonight! Buttery orzo and a green bean and tomato medley bring a burst of colour to the plate. Calorie Smart is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's kilocalorie amount
Ingredients
250 g
Salmon Fillets, skin-on
(Contains: Salmon)
1 unit
Lemon
170 g
Orzo
(Contains: Wheat)
170 g
Green Beans
7 g
Dill
113 g
Baby Tomatoes
2 unit
Garlic, cloves
1 tsp
Garlic Salt
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
1 tsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition facts
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Add 6 cups water and 1 tsp salt to a medium pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, trim green beans. Roughly chop half the dill (all for 4 ppl). Zest, then juice half the lemon (whole lemon for 4 ppl). Cut any remaining lemon into wedges. Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
Add green beans, tomatoes, 1 tsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl) and half the garlic to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine. Roast in the middle of the oven until veggies are tender-crisp, 8-10 min.
Meanwhile, add orzo to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6-8 min. Reserve 2 tbsp pasta water (dbl for 4 ppl), then drain and return orzo to the same pot, off heat.
Meanwhile, pat salmon dry with paper towels. Sprinkle lemon zest over top, then season with half the garlic salt and pepper. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl), then salmon. Pan-fry until golden-brown and cooked through, 3-4 min per side.**
Add reserved pasta water, dill, remaining garlic, remaining garlic salt, 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1/2 tbsp butter (dbl both for 4 ppl) to orzo. Season with pepper, then stir to combine.
Divide orzo, salmon and roasted veggies between plates. Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the dish, praising the tasty salmon and flavorful lemon orzo. Some found the orzo bland and suggested adding more lemon or dill for extra zest.
- Ease of prep: Customers found this recipe quick and straightforward to prepare, with several mentioning how easy it was to assemble.
- Suggestions: Consider sautéing the vegetables in a pan for better texture. Try baking the salmon with the veggies to save time and dishes.
- Portions: Some felt the salmon portions were too small, while others noted there weren't enough vegetables for two servings.
