Name: Baked Salmon Recipe with Lemon Orzo and Bacon-Basil Peas
Total time: 50 mins
Ingredients: 1 cup orzo; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 5 large basil leaves, thinly sliced, divided; 2 teaspoons sea salt, divided; 1 (1 1/2 pound) skin-on, sockeye salmon; 0.25 cup butter, melted, divided; 3 slices bacon, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 lemons, juiced, divided

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package directions, usually around 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain well.
In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, 4 fresh basil leaves (chopped), and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. This will be your flavorful salmon seasoning.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each fillet with 1 tablespoon of melted butter and generously sprinkle the garlic-basil mixture on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 8 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes.
While the salmon bakes, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat until crispy, about 4 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the peas, season with pepper, and cook until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons of melted butter, the juice of 1 lemon, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Pour this lemon-butter sauce over the cooked orzo and toss to coat evenly. Season with pepper to taste.
Divide the lemon orzo among 4 serving plates. Top each portion with a baked salmon fillet and serve the bacon-basil peas on the side. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with remaining lemon juice before serving.

Baked Salmon Recipe with Lemon Orzo and Bacon-Basil Peas

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