Name: Baked Salmon with Lemony Orzo and Basil-Bacon Peas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Orzo - 1 cup; Garlic powder - 2 teaspoons; Basil leaves, thinly sliced, divided - 5 large; Sea salt, divided - 2 teaspoons; Skin-on, sockeye salmon - 1 (1 1/2 pound); Butter, melted, divided - ¼ cup; Bacon, chopped - 3 slices; Frozen peas - 1 (16 ounce) package; Freshly ground black pepper to taste - 1 (16 ounce) package; Lemons, juiced, divided - 2

Ingredients for - Baked Salmon with Lemony Orzo and Basil-Bacon Peas

1. Orzo 1 cup

2. Garlic powder 2 teaspoons

3. Basil leaves, thinly sliced, divided 5 large

4. Sea salt, divided 2 teaspoons

5. Skin-on, sockeye salmon 1 (1 1/2 pound)

6. Butter, melted, divided ¼ cup

7. Bacon, chopped 3 slices

8. Frozen peas 1 (16 ounce) package

9. Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 (16 ounce) package

10. Lemons, juiced, divided 2

How to cook deliciously - Baked Salmon with Lemony Orzo and Basil-Bacon Peas

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

2 . Stage

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.

3 . Stage

Mix garlic powder, 4 leaves basil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl.

4 . Stage

Place salmon skin side-down on the prepared pan. Brush with 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle garlic-basil mixture on top.

5 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 8 minutes. Remove and let rest.

6 . Stage

Place bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook, stirring often, until crispy, about 4 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and peas. Season with pepper. Cook and stir until peas are heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.

7 . Stage

Whisk remaining 3 tablespoons butter, juice from 1 lemon, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl. Pour over the cooked orzo and toss to coat. Season with pepper.

8 . Stage

Divide orzo among 4 plates; top with salmon and place peas on the side. Garnish with the remaining basil. Drizzle remaining lemon juice on top.