Oven-Ready Plus
Honey Walnut Crusted Salmon
with creamy spinach orzo
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Walnuts), Fish (Salmon), Milk, Wheat
Chef
Laura Alpern
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
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12 oz. Salmon Fillets
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10 oz. Fully Cooked Orzo
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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1 oz. Walnut Halves
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1 oz. Light Cream Cheese
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¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
- ½ fl. oz. Honey
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½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ oz. Dijon Mustard
- ½ tsp. Garlic Pepper
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) lPE4XW3K
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Calories970
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Carbohydrates38g
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Fat61g
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Protein49g
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Sodium1340mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Start the Orzo
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Combine orzo, spinach, garlic pepper, shredded cheese, cream cheese, butter, 1 Tbsp. water, and 1/4 tsp. salt in provided tray. Cover with foil. Cream cheese and butter will melt as meal bakes.Bake covered in hot oven, 7 minutes.While orzo cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Salmon
Pat salmon dry and season flesh side with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and salmon, skin side up, to hot pan. Sear until golden brown, 2-4 minutes on one side.Remove from burner.Coarsely crush walnuts in bag with a heavy object.Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir in a pinch of salt to orzo mixture, then push to one side. Place salmon in now-empty side of tray, skin side down. Top evenly with honey, then mustard. Top with crushed walnuts, pressing gently to adhere. -
3 Bake the Meal
Cover orzo side of tray with foil, leaving salmon uncovered. Bake half-covered in hot oven until salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 8-10 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven. Bon appétit!
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