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Lemon Herb Salmon

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 529kcal

Ingredients

Lemon Herb Farro

  • ½ cup Farro
  • 1½ cups Water
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 1 TBSP Lemon juice
  • 1 TBSP Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 tsp Fresh thyme Chopped
  • Black pepper to taste

Steamed Broccolini

  • 2 bunches Broccolini
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper

Pan-Seared Lemon Herb Salmon

  • 8 oz Salmon boneless
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 wedge Lemon optional

Mint Tea

  • 16 oz Water
  • 2 Mint tea bags

Dessert

  • 6 Dates pitted
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Instructions

  • Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Start the farro: Rinse the farro under cold water. Cook according to the directions on the package. Once tender, season with salt and pepper. Stir in the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and thyme.
  • Steam the broccolini: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the broccolini until bright green and tender. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes until crisp. Flip over and cook to an internal temperature of 140°F / 60°C. Add a squeeze of lemon optional.
  • Prepare the mint tea: Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and add mint tea bags. Steep for 5–7 minutes.
  • Serve the salmon with lemon herb farro, steamed broccolini, mint tea and dates.

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 885mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg