Oven-Roasted Salmon with Lemon Orzo and Basil-Bacon Peas
Baked sockeye salmon is paired with tender orzo brightened by lemon and basil, plus peas tossed with crisp bacon for a fresh, savory-sweet contrast. Quick enough for a weeknight family dinner, this colorful dish brings buttery richness, citrus brightness, and herbaceous flavor to the table.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Roasted Salmon with Lemon Orzo and Basil-Bacon Peas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Mix the garlic powder, basil leaves, and salt together in a small bowl.
- 4
Place the salmon skin-side down on the prepared pan. Brush with butter, then sprinkle the garlic-basil mixture on top.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 8 minutes. Remove the salmon and let it rest.
- 6
Place the bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook, stirring often, until crispy, about 4 minutes. Add salt and peas. Season with pepper. Cook and stir until the peas are heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 7
Whisk the remaining butter, lemon juice, and remaining salt together in a bowl. Pour over the cooked orzo and toss to coat. Season with pepper.
- 8
Divide the orzo among plates. Top with salmon and place the peas on the side. Garnish with the remaining basil. Drizzle the remaining lemon juice on top.
- Calories 562.28 kcal High 28%
- Protein 47.23 g Good Source 94%
- Carbohydrate 50.13 g 18%
- Total Fat 20.46 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 9.21 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 103.46 mg High 34%
- Sodium 182.56 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 7.47 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 2.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 123.79 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 5.15 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 997.7 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 13.7 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 49.63 mg Good Source 55%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Oven Roasted Salmon with Lemon Orzo and Basil Bacon Peas is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Bacon Bits, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 562.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Roasted Salmon with Lemon Orzo and Basil-Bacon Peas made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Bacon Bits, Black Pepper, Butter, Fresh Basil. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Roasted Salmon with Lemon Orzo and Basil-Bacon Peas?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 562.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Roasted Salmon with Lemon Orzo and Basil-Bacon Peas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Oven-Roasted Salmon with Lemon Orzo and Basil-Bacon Peas healthy?
- Oven-Roasted Salmon with Lemon Orzo and Basil-Bacon Peas has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 562.28 calories and 47.23 g of protein, or 94% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 182.56 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.21 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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