Description
This One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo recipe is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines perfectly seared salmon with a lemony orzo pasta. A complete meal made in one pan for easy cleanup!
Ingredients
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For the Salmon:
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp black pepper, divided
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
For the Orzo:
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- freshly ground black pepper, for serving
- chili flakes, for serving
Instructions
- Prep: Grate the Parmesan cheese, chop the onion, and mince the garlic. Season the salmon with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear Salmon: Sear the seasoned salmon in oil and butter until cooked. Set aside.
- Cook Orzo: Saute garlic and onion, then add thyme, orzo, and broth. Simmer until orzo is almost cooked.
- Finish Dish: Add spinach, lemon juice, Parmesan, and adjust seasoning. Return salmon to skillet and simmer until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with black pepper and chili flakes before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile – try adding cherry tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Feel free to substitute the salmon with another fish like trout or cod.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with orzo
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
