Smoked salmon and lemon orzo recipe

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Created by The Tesco Recipes team

This Italian-style orzo dish is packed with flavour and couldn't be simpler to make. We've used a flavour kit to keep things nice and easy, then added silky smoked salmon, sweet peas and a squeeze of zingy lemon. Fresh yet comforting, it's a satisfying dinner for two that's on the table in just 30 minutes.

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  • Serves 2
  • Takes 30 mins
  • 491 calories / serving

    Ingredients

    • 1 tbsp oil
    • 1 onion, finely diced
    • 100g orzo
    • 1 pack Tesco Lemon Orzo Flavour Kit
    • 160g frozen peas
    • 100g smoked salmon, thinly sliced
    • ½ lemon, juiced plus one wedge

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    Each serving contains

    Energy
    2065kJ 491.0kcal
    25%
    Fat
    13g
    medium19%
    Saturates
    2g
    low12%
    Salt
    3.6g
    high60%
    Sugars
    14g
    low15%

    of the Reference intake

    Carbohydrate 60.9gProtein 26.5gFibre 10.1g

    Method

    1. Boil the kettle.
    2. Heat the oil and fry the onion for 3-4 minutes. Add the orzo, the paste from the flavour kit and 350ml boiling water.
    3. Cover and simmer on a low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender.
    4. Remove from heat, add the peas and stir well.
    5. Gently stir in the smoked salmon, the seasoning from the flavour kit and a squeeze of lemon, then return to the hob for 2-3 more minutes. Top with a lemon wedge.
    • Simple swaps: Swap the orzo for any pasta or risotto rice, and replace the salmon with any protein you prefer.