Recipe for Almond-Crusted Salmon, Mediterranean Vegetable Orzo & Lemon Parmesan Asparagus

Enjoy a colourful and nutritious meal for two, featuring Almond-Crusted Salmon, Mediterranean Vegetable Orzo & Lemon Parmesan Asparagus. Crafted by Holistic Nutritionist Jordana Hart and Farm Boy, this wholesome dinner comes together in under 30 minutes and strikes the perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates to keep you full and satisfied. Set the mood with candles and a glass of wine, and enjoy a delicious and memorable dining experience that celebrates love and flavour from the comfort of your home.

Almond-Crusted Salmon, Mediterranean Vegetable Orzo & Lemon Parmesan Asparagus

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Severs: 2

Ingredients:

Almond-Crusted Salmon

• 2 portions (6-8 oz) salmon
• salt & pepper
• Farm Boy™ Organic Chili Peppers (23 g) a sprinkle
• 1 Tbsp Farm Boy™ Dijon Mustard (225 ml)
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 Tbsp Farm Boy™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 L)
• 2 tsp Farm Boy™ White Liquid Honey (500 g)
• 1 Tbsp Farm Boy™ Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (945 ml)
• 1 fresh lemon juiced
• 2 Tbsp almonds chopped
• 1 Tbsp parsley chopped

Parmesan Asparagus

• 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
• 2 tsp Farm Boy™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 L)
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 cup Farm Boy™ Vegan Parmesan-Style Shredded Cheese Alternative (200 g) grated
• 1/2 lemon
• salt & pepper

Mediterranean Vegetable Orzo

• 1 cup cooked orzo
• 1/2 cucumber halved
• 1 heaping cup parsley
• 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
• 1/4 cup Farm Boy™ Pickled Roasted Red Peppers (500 ml) chopped
• 1/4 cup Farm Boy™ Goat Feta Cheese (200 g) crumbled
• 3 Tbsp Farm Boy™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 L)
• 2 Tbsp Farm Boy™ Prosecco Wine Vinegar (500 ml)
• 1 tsp Farm Boy™ White Liquid Honey (500 g)
• salt & pepper

Directions:

1. For Almond Crusted Salmon: Preheat the oven to 400°F
2. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and top with salmon. Season with salt, pepper, and Farm Boy™ Organic Chili Peppers.
3. In a small bowl, combine Farm Boy™ Dijon Mustard, garlic, Farm Boy™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Farm Boy™ White Liquid Honey, Farm Boy™ Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, and lemon juice and pour on top of the salmon. Top with chopped almonds and parsley.
4. Bake for 15-18 minutes until cooked to your liking.
5. For Parmesan Asparagus: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
6. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the asparagus on the parchment paper.
7. Drizzle Farm Boy™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil over asparagus and sprinkle with salt, garlic, parmesan, and salt & pepper. Bake for 12 minutes.
8. For Mediterranean Vegetable Orzo: In small bowl, whisk together Farm Boy™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Farm Boy™ Prosecco Wine Vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Set dressing aside.
9. In large bowl, combine cooked orzo, cucumber, parsley, red onion, chopped Farm Boy™ Pickled Roasted Red Peppers, and crumbled Farm Boy™ Goat Feta Cheese.
10. Drizzle with dressing and toss to combine.