Meal Kit

Salmon Cakes with Lemon Dill Crema

and tomato feta orzo

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Expert

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Fish (Salmon), Milk, Wheat

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  • Pescatarian
    Over 30g protein

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    9 oz. Salmon
  • 1 Roma Tomato
  • 1 Lemon
  • Info
    4 oz. Orzo Pasta
  • Info
    3 oz. Creme Fraiche
  • Info
    1 oz. Cream Cheese
  • Info
    1 oz. Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
  • Info
    ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Info
    ½ oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • 2 Dill Sprigs

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    810
  • Carbohydrates
    50g
  • Net Carbs
    46g
  • Fat
    51g
  • Protein
    40g
  • Sodium
    1360mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Wire-Mesh Strainer
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Roast the Salmon

    Pat salmon dry and season flesh side with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.

    Place salmon on prepared baking sheet, skin-side down, and top with 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Roast in hot oven until salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 13-15 minutes.

    Carefully remove from oven and let cool.

    While salmon roasts, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare Ingredients and Make Crema

    Halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Core tomato and cut into 1/4" dice.

    Stem and mince dill.

    Combine 2/3 the creme fraiche (reserve remaining for cakes), 1 tsp. lemon juice, dill, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Refrigerate until plating.

  3. 3

    Make the Salmon Mixture

    Once salmon is cool enough to handle, remove from baking sheet and discard skin.

    Transfer skinless salmon to another mixing bowl and shred into small pieces.

    Add remaining creme fraiche, panko, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to bowl with salmon. Mash to combine.

    Form mixture into four equally-sized cakes, about 3" in diameter. Chill in freezer until firm, 10-12 minutes.

    While mixture chills, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Cook the Orzo

    Once water is boiling, add orzo and cook until al dente, 4-5 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Drain orzo in a wire-mesh strainer and return to pot.

    Add tomatoes, softened cream cheese, pesto, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir to combine.

    Cover and set aside.

  5. 5

    Cook Salmon Cakes and Finish Dish

    Once salmon cakes are firm, remove from freezer. Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.

    Add cakes to hot pan and cook undisturbed until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. Flip gently to keep cakes intact.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping cakes with crema and garnishing orzo with feta. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

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