Description
A heartwarming one-skillet dish featuring tender salmon fillets and zesty lemon orzo, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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 ½ lemon
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper (for serving)
- Chili flakes (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Grate Parmesan, chop onion, mince garlic, and season salmon fillets with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Salmon: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter, then sear seasoned salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden, then remove from skillet.
- Cook the Orzo: In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes, add thyme, salt, and pepper, then toast orzo. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes, adding spinach, lemon juice, and Parmesan, adjusting seasoning as needed. Return salmon to skillet and warm through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Notes
Look for the freshest salmon for the best flavor; feel free to experiment with different cheese or pasta types.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, pasta, one skillet, lemon, orzo, dinner, easy recipes