Description
One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines perfectly seared salmon with zesty lemon orzo, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup. Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a fantastic choice for family dinners or cozy date nights at home. Bursting with fresh ingredients like garlic, spinach, and Parmesan, each bite is a delightful explosion of flavors. Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite vegetables or herbs, ensuring everyone at the table can enjoy it.
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
- freshly ground black pepper (for serving)
- chili flakes (for serving)
Instructions
- 1. Season salmon with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 2. Heat olive oil and butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- 3. In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add orzo and thyme; toast for a minute.
- 4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer until orzo is almost al dente (about 8 minutes).
- 5. Stir in spinach, lemon juice, and Parmesan; return salmon to the skillet to heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg