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Anti-Inflammatory Lemony Salmon & Orzo Casserole with a utensil and small dish of dressing

Stacy Allen

Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:8

Active Time:20 mins

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:8

Servings:

8

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overhead view of all ingredients in various bowls/cups

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1smalllemon1pintcherry tomatoes2mediumleeks, light green and white parts only, thinly sliced (about1 1/4cups)2clovesgarlic, minced6tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided2tablespoonscapers, rinsed, divided4cupslower-sodium vegetable broth2cupswhole-wheat orzo2teaspoonssalt, divided1½poundsskinless salmon fillet, cut into large chunks1poundfresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces(3cups)½teaspoonground pepper2tablespoonschopped fresh dill plus1/4cup,divided

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Ingredients

1smalllemon

1pintcherry tomatoes

2mediumleeks, light green and white parts only, thinly sliced (about1 1/4cups)

2clovesgarlic, minced

6tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

2tablespoonscapers, rinsed, divided

4cupslower-sodium vegetable broth

2cupswhole-wheat orzo

2teaspoonssalt, divided

1½poundsskinless salmon fillet, cut into large chunks

1poundfresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces(3cups)

½teaspoonground pepper

2tablespoonschopped fresh dill plus1/4cup,divided

Directions

overhead view of casserole dish with onions, cherry tomatoes, sliced lemons, and capers

Bake, uncovered, until the tomatoes have begun to burst and the lemon has softened, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from oven; gently stir in broth, orzo and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover with foil. Bake until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the orzo is al dente, 20 to 26 minutes.

overhead view of a casserole dish with orzo, cherry tomatoes, lemon slices, onions and a broth

Meanwhile, season salmon and asparagus with pepper and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt; drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil.

one plate with salmon fillet chunks with ground pepper and a bowl of chopped asparagus

Once the orzo is al dente, remove the baking dish from the oven; stir in the asparagus and 2 tablespoons dill. Nestle the salmon into the orzo mixture. Bake, uncovered, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily when tested with a fork, about 10 minutes.

overhead view of Salmon Orzo Casserole with salmon and asparagus added

Meanwhile, combine the reserved 1 tablespoon lemon juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon capers and 1/4 cup dill in a small bowl. Serve the sauce alongside the casserole.

overhead view of cooked salmon casserole with a small bowl of an her mixture on the side.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)391Calories16gFat37gCarbs25gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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