Salmon Scallopini With Almond Orzo Recipe

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Salmon Scallopini With Almond Orzo
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Ingredients
6
Count
Nutrition
317
Calories
Total time
25
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta
  • 4 tsp butter
  • 7 oz salmon
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp capers

Directions:

  1. Cook 1/2 cup orzo according to package directions.
  2. Drain reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
  3. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Brown 2 tablespoons almonds.
  5. Set aside.
  6. Season Salmon with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Saute on both sides until done.
  8. Divide orzo and salmon between two plates.
  9. Add reserved liquid to skillet with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon capers.
  10. Bring to a boil.
  11. Stir in 3 teaspoons butter and almonds.
  12. Spoon over plates.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 317.46 Kcal (1329 kJ)
Calories from fat 180.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.04g 31%
Cholesterol 68.91mg 23%
Sodium 236.59mg 10%
Potassium 475.74mg 10%
Total Carbs 10.11g 3%
Sugars 2.1g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 7%
Protein 24.69g 49%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 33.3mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 161.62 Kcal (677 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.2g 31%
Cholesterol 35.08mg 23%
Sodium 120.44mg 10%
Potassium 242.2mg 10%
Total Carbs 5.15g 3%
Sugars 1.07g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 7%
Protein 12.57g 49%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 10%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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