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Salmon with Hazelnut Brown Butter Sauce

and lemon asparagus orzo

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Hazelnuts), Fish (Salmon), Milk, Wheat

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When you combine the warm nutty sweetness of hazelnut with the delicious extravagance of brown butter, great things happen. Great things happen when the combination adorns flaky salmon, coating the fish with its buttery goodness… we mean greatness. Orzo and asparagus make for a light and lovely complement to the rich butter greatness… have we mentioned all the great things happening in this dish? Tip: Be alert when browning butter. Browning happens quickly after butter stops sizzling.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    12 oz. Salmon Fillets
  • 5 oz. Asparagus
  • 1 Lemon
  • 4 oz. Cremini Mushrooms
  • Info
    4 oz. Orzo Pasta
  • Info
    0.9 oz. Butter
  • Info
    ½ oz. Hazelnut Pieces
  • ¼ oz. Parsley
  • 1 tsp. Lemon & Herb Seasoning
Contains: Artificial Colors
Food intolerance information

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    810
  • Carbohydrates
    50g
  • Net Carbs
    46g
  • Fat
    48g
  • Protein
    46g
  • Sodium
    1550mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Wire-Mesh Strainer
  • 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

Customize It Instructions

  • If using chicken breasts, pat dry and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Follow same instructions as salmon in Step 3, cooking until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.

  • If using ribeye, pat dry and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Follow same instructions as salmon in Step 3, cooking undisturbed until browned and steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes. Halve to serve.

  1. 1

    Cook the Orzo

    Once water is boiling, add orzo and cook until al dente, 4-5 minutes.

    Reserve 1 cup orzo cooking water. Drain orzo in a wire-mesh strainer and set aside.

    Reserve pot; no need to wipe clean.

    While orzo cooks, prepare ingredients.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Mince parsley, leaves and stems.

    Trim woody ends off asparagus and cut into 2” lengths.

    Zest and halve lemon. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Cut mushrooms into 1/4" slices.

    Pat salmon fillets dry, and season flesh side with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.

  3. 3

    Cook the Salmon

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add salmon, skin side up, to hot pan and sear until golden brown and salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes per side.

    Remove salmon to a plate and tent with foil. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.

  4. 4

    Finish the Orzo

    Return pot used to cook orzo to medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add mushrooms to hot pot and cook undisturbed until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.

    Add, asparagus, seasoning blend, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir occasionally until mushrooms are tender, 1-2 minutes.

    Add 1/3 cup reserved orzo cooking water (reserve remaining for sauce). Stir occasionally until asparagus is tender, 3-4 minutes.

    Stir in orzo and remove from burner. Cover and set aside.

  5. 5

    Make Sauce and Finish Dish

    Return pan used to cook salmon to medium heat. Add butter to hot pan and cook until butter is melted, browned, and smells “nutty,” 1-2 minutes.

    Stir in hazelnuts, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. lemon zest, 1/4 cup reserved orzo cooking water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, stir occasionally until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner and stir in parsley.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping salmon with sauce. Squeeze lemon wedges over dish to taste. Bon appétit!

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