Roasted Salmon & Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Orzo
Recipe from Family Circle

Loaded with omega-3s, protein and fiber, this dish has it all plus the flavor to back it up. Dijon mustard adds a little acidity to balance the richness of the salmon and bacon.


Roasted Salmon & Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Orzo

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 56 mins
Related Categories: Bacon, Baked Salmon, Brussels Sprouts, Dinner, Fish and Seafood, Low Cholesterol, Salmon, Salmon Fillet, Seafood Pasta
 
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Ingredients
Brussels Sprouts & Salmon
  • 1  pound
    Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
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  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 1/4  plus 1/8 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 4 
    salmon fillets (about 4 ounces each)
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  • 1-1/2  teaspoons
    Dijon mustard
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Bacon Orzo
  • 8  ounces
    orzo
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  • 1/4  pound
    thick-cut bacon, diced
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  • 1/2 
    large yellow onion, diced
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  • 2  tablespoons
    fresh lemon juice
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  • 1  tablespoon
    Dijon mustard
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Directions

Brussels Sprouts & Salmon
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping sprouts once.
Place salmon skin-side down on a different baking sheet lined with nonstick foil. Season with remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Spread mustard on top. Add to 400 degree oven during last 15 minutes of roasting Brussels sprouts.

Bacon Orzo
Meanwhile, cook orzo in lightly salted boiling water for 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
In a large saute pan, cook bacon over medium heat for 8 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon. In same pan, add onion to bacon fat. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, mustard and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Bring to a boil and simmer 1 to 2 minutes to thicken. Stir in orzo and bacon. Add more pasta water, if desired.
Nutrition information
Calories 512, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 615 mg, Carbohydrate 56 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 37 g, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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