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Pesto Salmon Orzo

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Ingredients

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Cajun Salmon

  • 2 salmon fillets

  • Olive oil spray or drizzle

  • Cajun seasoning, to taste

  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Orzo

  • 1 cup dry orzo

  • 1/3 cup store-bought pesto or you can use my cashew pesto recipe

  • 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)

  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan

  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the Orzo
Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook orzo until al dente.
Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. Air Fry the Salmon
Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
Pat salmon dry, lightly oil, and season generously with Cajun seasoning.
Air fry for 9 minutes, until flaky and cooked through.

3. Make the Orzo
While the orzo is still warm, stir in olive oil or butter, pesto, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and reserved pasta water.
Mix until creamy and glossy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

 

4. Assemble & Serve
Plate pesto orzo and top with Cajun salmon. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and extra parmesan if desired.

Find it online: https://thecozynutritionist.com/cajun-air-fryer-salmon-with-sun-dried-tomato-pesto-orzo/