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Boursin Salmon Orzo

Boursin Salmon Orzo

A rich and creamy dish featuring tender salmon fillets on a bed of Boursin orzo, perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Western
Servings 4 servings
Calories 747 kcal

Equipment

  • Sharp Knife & Chopping Board
  • Large Deep Pan & Tongs (preferably non-stick)
  • Bowl & Foil (for resting salmon)
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Jug (for stock)
  • Fine Cheese Grater
  • Zester (or use grater)

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 4 150g Boneless Skinless Salmon Fillets brought close to room temp (see notes)
  • 1 medium Leek dark/firm part removed then finely diced (see notes)
  • 1 small Lemon zest + 2 teaspoon juice (use the rest to serve)
  • 400 g Uncooked Orzo
  • 1.2 litres Chicken Stock
  • 1 150g Pack of Boursin Garlic & Herbs Cheese at room temp
  • 30 g Freshly Grated Parmesan
  • 100 g Baby Spinach large stalks removed then roughly diced
  • Fresh Parsley finely diced, to serve (optional)
  • Salt & Black Pepper as needed

Instructions
 

  • Season both sides of the salmon with a good pinch of salt and black pepper.
  • Heat ½ tablespoon oil in a large deep (preferably non-stick) pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the fillets and leave to fry until they build up a nice golden crust on the bottom. Flip them over and continue frying for a minute longer, then add the butter and baste them until they're almost cooked through the centre (about 2 ½ - 3 minutes each side depending on the thickness of the fillets). Make sure you undercook them slightly as they'll continue cooking whilst they rest. Remove them from the pan and cover them with foil in a bowl.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add the leek to the leftover fat in the pan. Gently sweat it down until soft and just starting to turn golden. Stir through the lemon zest and orzo, then stir in the stock and 2 teaspoon lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat slightly and cook until the orzo is al dente with the sauce thickened. Stir in the parmesan and Boursin, then stir in the spinach and resting juices from the salmon. Check for seasoning and adjust if needed.
  • Once the spinach has wilted, add the salmon back on top to warm it through, then serve up with a squeeze of lemon juice and fresh parsley (optional).

Notes

Salmon can be slightly undercooked as it will continue cooking while resting. Use larger fillets if preferred, and the dark green part of the leek can be saved for stocks, soups, and stews.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 747kcalCarbohydrates: 85.24gProtein: 44.03gFat: 26.23gSaturated Fat: 11.497gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.99gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.112gTrans Fat: 0.234gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 439mgPotassium: 1079mgFiber: 11.9gSugar: 2.36gVitamin A: 3608IUVitamin C: 10.7mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 3.11mg
Keyword Boursin, Creamy, Dinner, orzo, Recipe, salmon
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