Spicy Roasted Salmon with Dill-Caper Sauce

Orzo Tabouleh
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Ingredients

  • 1 (0.5-oz) pkg fresh dill
  • 2 lemons
  • 1 (2-lb) salmon fillet 
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt, divided
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
  • ½ cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 Tbsp capers, minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Chop enough dill to measure 2 Tbsp, and reserve remaining sprigs. Thinly slice 1 lemon; grate zest and squeeze juice from remaining lemon.
  2. Place fish on a foil-lined baking sheet; brush with oil. Sprinkle with garlic, ½ tsp salt and red pepper; top with dill sprigs and lemon slices.
  3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork.
  4. Meanwhile, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, yogurt, capers, 2 Tbsp chopped dill, and ¼ tsp salt; serve with fish.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 English cucumber, chopped
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • ¾ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook orzo according package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Grate zest and squeeze juice from lemon into a large bowl. Add cooked orzo, cucumbers, and remaining ingredients; toss.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
241
221
462
Fat (g) 11 9 20
Sat. Fat (g) 2 1 3
Protein (g) 32 5 37
Carb (g) 2 28 30
Fiber (g) 0 0 0
Sodium (mg) 423 260 683
T. Sugs (g) 1 4 5
A. Sugs (g) 0 0 0

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