Description
This One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo recipe is a delicious and easy meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. Tender salmon fillets are seared to perfection and served over a bed of flavorful lemony orzo pasta with spinach and Parmesan.
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper, divided
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
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 Ingredients: Season salmon fillets with garlic powder, sweet paprika, salt, and pepper. Chop onion, mince garlic, and prep remaining ingredients.
- Sear Salmon: Sear salmon in oil and butter until cooked through, then set aside.
- Cook Orzo: Saute onion and garlic, then add orzo, thyme, and broth. Simmer until orzo is almost cooked.
- Finish Dish: Stir in spinach, lemon juice, and Parmesan. Adjust seasoning, then return salmon to skillet to heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with black pepper and chili flakes before serving.
Notes
- You can add additional vegetables like cherry tomatoes or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning of the salmon to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with orzo
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
